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Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso Research and development activities Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso is actively involved in research and development activities in the area. Research and Development activities The Kymenlaakso Rescue Department is...

29.5.2026 | This is a routine monthly test of public warning sirens. Sirens are tested at 12.00 noon on the first Monday of each month, except on public holidays.

18.6.2026 | The interior ministers of Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany or their representatives have gathered for a meeting of the ministerial group on Baltic Sea Security on 17 and 18 June. The representatives of the countries will discuss drone-related threats in the region and joint measures to respond to these threats. The meeting is chaired by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.

1.6.2026 | A new emergency warning system complementing the existing systems will be built in Finland by the end of October 2026. The new FI-Alert system will complement the current emergency warning system by delivering faster and more accurately targeted regional warnings directly to mobile phones. The Ministry of the Interior and Erillisverkot Group signed an agreement on implementing the FI-Alert system on 28 May 2026.

Strategy The work of the rescue services and the ongoing rescue service reform are guided by the Rescue Services Strategy. The vision of the Strategy is ‘A safe and resilient Finland – through cooperation’. National objectives for the functions of...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department About us The Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department is responsible for rescue and first response operations in 10 municipalities: Espoo, Hanko, Ingå, Karkkila, Kauniainen, Kirkkonummi, Lohja, Raseborg, Siuntio and Vihti. W...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department About us The Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department is responsible for rescue and first response operations in 10 municipalities: Espoo, Hanko, Ingå, Karkkila, Kauniainen, Kirkkonummi, Lohja, Raseborg, Siuntio and Vihti. W...

Fire investigation Fire investigations aim to prevent similar accidents, to limit damage and to further develop rescue operations and operational preparedness. Fire investigation is a crucial part of the rescue services and police work in determin...

13.5.2026 | The rescEU Medical Stockpile hosted in Finland reached its full material readiness at the end of April. All products specified in the original plan have now been purchased and stored and they are ready to go. The project was completed on schedule, thanks to seamless cooperation among the different parties.

Helsinki City Rescue Department Research Society around us is changing and the Rescue Department with it. Responding to these challenges requires systematic evaluation of our operations, constant research and development and the application of bes...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Service level decision and self-monitoring The service level decision is the most important target document, which includes target descriptions concerning the quality, accessibility and effectiveness of rescue servi...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Decision on the standard of service The decision on the standard of service determines the objectives of operations, the available resources and services and the standard of service. The decision will remain in forc...

Helsingin kaupungin pelastuslaitos Work or study with us At the Rescue Department, we do meaningful work. We provide safety and help in times of need. We are Stadin Brankkarit At the Rescue Department, we do meaningful work. We provide safety and ...

Avalanche Observation Notification Use this form to report an avalanche observation. Fill in the requested information and submit. Make sure you have the required (*) attachments ready. Presented in section two (2). You can also submit other infor...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Strategy Perustehtävämme on parantaa ihmisten turvallisuutta ja vähentää onnettomuuksia. Toimimme ammatillisesti, inhimillisesti, luotettavasti ja yhteistyössä. Values Our values include acting professionally, human...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Key figures of operations The Rescue Department publishes key figures annually. We publish an interactive report on the key figures of our operations. The report provides information on the operations of the Rescue ...

Publications and instructions Instructions and other publications relevant to the rescue services are published by the Ministry of the Interior, mainly in the ministry's publication series, but also by such actors as the Emergency Services Academy...

Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso rescues and protects people, property and the environment in all tasks assigned to rescue operations within the Kymenlaakso region. Rescue Department coordinates preparedness and pr...

Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso About Us The Kymenlaakso Rescue Department rescues and protects people, property and the environment in all tasks assigned to rescue operations within the Kymenlaakso region. The Kymenlaakso Rescue Department coord...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Expertise in the air We prepare for threats to the capital with special expertise and equipment. Maritime Incident Response Group MIRG Obliged by the Maritime Search and Rescue Act, we participate in sea rescue oper...