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30.6.2026 | The Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide on Suomi.fi now includes instructions on how to stay safe during threats from the air. The new section explains how authorities issue warnings, how to prepare for a drone threat, and how to stay safe during such an incident.https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/-/1410869/instructions-on-staying-safe-during-threats-from-the-air-added-to-the-suomi.fi-preparedness-guide
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21.1.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has published three new guides containing practical instructions on how to use and maintain civil defence shelters and on how to draw up emergency plans. The guides are intended, for example, to support building owners (such as housing companies) and other building operators.https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/-/1410869/new-guides-provide-advice-on-planning-and-maintenance-of-civil-defence-shelters
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4.5.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a project to develop guidance for the public on how to prepare for emergency conditions. The guidance will complement existing preparedness advice in the Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide published on Suomi.fi.https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/-/1410869/finns-to-receive-more-advice-on-preparing-for-emergency-conditions
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Ministry of the Interior Department for Civil Protection The Department for Civil Protection directs and oversees rescue services. The Department is led by Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Civil Protection. The Ministry of the Interior forms p...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services/ministry-of-the-interior
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Rescue services Accident prevention, rescue operations, preparedness and civil defence form a coherent system in Finland that covers all types of incidents from daily accidents to major disasters. The Ministry of the Interior guides and directs em...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services
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Erottaja tower Helsinki City Rescue Department Helsinki City Fire Department History and museums We have a long history and you can explore it in our museums. The Helsinki City Rescue Department was founded in 1861. One of Finland’s oldest public ...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/helsinki/history-and-museums
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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...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services/publications
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Materials for housing companies on civil defense shelters This page provides useful links and resources for housing companies. For more details, please contact your local rescue department. General Guides and Instructions How to activate and use c...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services/preparedness/civil-defence/materials-for-housing-companies
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Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Hazardous chemicals and explosives Information and forms related to the handling and storage of hazardous chemicals. Handling and storage of hazardous chemicals is divided into small and large-scale. The extent of a...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/western-uusimaa/Instructions-and-forms/Hazardous-chemicals-and-explosives
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Helsinki City Rescue Department Animal rescue Our animal rescue unit helps pets and production animals in trouble, as well as wild animals when they cannot be rescued without auxiliary means. Helsinki City Rescue Department has separate equipment ...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/helsinki/services/rescue-operations/special-situations-and-expertise/animal-rescue
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Civil defence Civil protection means assisting and safeguarding the civilian population from dangers during war or similar conditions. Finnish authorities are prepared to protect the population Planning and preparedness for civil protection are pa...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services/preparedness/civil-defence
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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...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/helsinki/about-us/service-level-decision-and-self-monitoring
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Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Hazardous chemicals and explosives Information and forms related to the handling and storage of hazardous chemicals. Handling and storage of hazardous chemicals is divided into small and large-scale. The extent of a...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/western-uusimaa/instructions-and-forms/hazardous-chemicals-and-explosives
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Preventing accidents Everyone can do something to prevent accidents or to limit the damage they cause. Rescue departments’ core duties related to accident prevention comprise guiding, advising and training people as well as supervisory tasks. Acci...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/rescue-services/preventing-accidents
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Online services Welcome to your local rescue department’s services. The 21 rescue departments in Finland take care of rescue missions and services. As a rule, you should contact the rescue department of the area in which the relevant buildings and...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/online-services
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Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Instructions for designers and builders Information and forms related to construction and construction planning. SUMMER 2026: Construction planning guidance is closed due to the summer break from 1 to 31 July. -----...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/western-uusimaa/instructions-and-forms/instructions-for-designers-and-builders
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Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Instructions for designers and builders Information and forms related to construction and construction planning. SUMMER 2026: Construction planning guidance is closed due to the summer break from 1 to 31 July. -----...https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/western-uusimaa/Instructions-and-forms/Instructions-for-designers-and-builders
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25.3.2026 | 1 FIRE SAFETY at Home 2 Sisällysluettelo Fire Safety for Every Home............................................................................. 3 Home Fire Safety Equipment.............................................................................https://pelastustoimi.fi/documents/25266713/255414379/NETTI%20ENGLANTI%20v1.4.pdf/71d63f82-f828-4ae0-08ab-ddf1c194cf0a?t=1774438007085
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18.11.2024 | The new Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide aimed at the entire population has been published on Suomi.fi. The Ministry of the Interior produced the online guide together with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency and an extensive cooperation network. The guide collects preparedness instructions in one place.https://pelastustoimi.fi/en/-/1410869/new-guide-instructs-people-how-to-prepare-for-incidents-and-crises-in-finland
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1.4.2026 | Preparedness plan of the Helsinki City Rescue Department General arrangements for preparedness, security of supply and continuity management 2 Preparedness plan Approved by Date Maintenance coordinator Rescue Commander Jani Pitkänen 5 January 2026...https://pelastustoimi.fi/documents/25266713/155701668/Preparedness%20plan%20of%20the%20Helsinki%20City%20Rescue%20Department.pdf/9b2164e7-ba17-4c60-bc69-7b74f67b68a3?t=1775022788617