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First aid firefighting A fire is dangerous, and things happen very quickly. It is important to have skills in first aid firefighting, as you should attempt to put the fire out as soon as possible. From the moment the fire breaks out, you only have...

First aid at public events The organiser must reserve sufficient first aid preparedness for the public event. Rescue departments help supervise the safety of public events. Contact your local rescue department for further information. Rescue depar...

First-aid fire extinguishing equipment, furnishings and emergency access roads at a public event First-aid fire extinguishing equipment are for example portable fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fire hose reels and stirrup pumps. Rescue departmen...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Materials for safety communications Children under school age and families with children Material is suitable for families and early childhood education. The pairs of images show a safe and an unsafe alternative. Fi...

9.1.2026 | Finland has sent material assistance to Ukraine from the EU-funded rescEU strategic stockpile for the third time. The deployment from Finland included supplies to respond to chemical, biological and radiological threats, as well as medical items.

International cooperation Finnish rescue services engage in continuous international cooperation with the European Union, the UN, NATO, the Nordic countries and other neighbouring countries alike. The Ministry of the Interior Department for Rescue...

Rescue operations Rescue operations involve preventing imminent accidents, minimizing the damage and injuries caused by accidents that have occurred, and providing first aid for injuries resulting from them. Rescue Operations in Accidents Rescue s...

Fire shows A fire show at a public event is a professional activity that requires the permission of the owner or tenant of the building and, if necessary, the landowner. Rescue departments help supervise the safety of public events. Contact your l...

72 hours Organisations and authorities that provide emergency help have issued a recommendation on self-preparedness. This means that you should be prepared to manage for 72 hours in case of an incident. If you are prepared for managing without ou...

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...

30.1.2025 | HIKLU Fire safety guide for site huts and sets of site huts on major construction sites Usage: For the use of rescue department personnel and customers Scope: The Helsinki City Rescue Department, the Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department, the Keski-Uusi...

18.6.2025 | HIKLU Garage fire safety instructions Usage: For the use of external customers and rescue department personnel Scope: The Helsinki City Rescue Department, the Eastern Uusimaa Rescue Department, the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department and the Central...

22.3.2024 | Emergency plan of the public event (Name of the event) Instructions: Customize the plan to match the specifics and actual arrangements of your event. Sections and paragraphs that are not related to the event should be completely removed from the p...

5.5.2025 | HIKLU Garage fire safety instructions Usage: For the use of external customers and rescue department personnel Scope: The Helsinki City Rescue Department, the Eastern Uusimaa Rescue Department, the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department and the Central...

23.4.2025 | HIKLU Garage fire safety instructions Usage: For the use of external customers and rescue department personnel Scope: The Helsinki City Rescue Department, the Eastern Uusimaa Rescue Department, the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department and the Central...

17.9.2024 | Instructions for using the emergency plan template The template in itself contains some instructions on how to complete the sections (sections highlighted in yellow). The following are some extra tips on using the emergency plan template. Edit! Th...

12.5.2023 | FIRST AID PLAN FOR A PUBLIC EVENT The first aid plan will be included as part of the emergency plan of the event (Rescue Act 379/2011 14 and 16 §, the Government Decree on Rescue Services 407/2011, section 3 §) Name of the event Event time and loc...

17.9.2024 | Emergency plan Name and address Drafted on xx.xx.202X Plan inspections and updates: ☐ 202X, ☐ 202X, ☐ 202X, ☐ 202X 1 CONTENTS Responsibility for safety in the housing company 3 Housing company board of directors 3 Person/team in charge of safety 3...

14.10.2024 | Instructions 2024–12 Preparedness and Civil Defence Management Service Unit 18.7.2024 1 Civil defence instructions for clients of the Rescue Department Grounds Rules of operation of the Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division 5 J...

14.10.2024 | 21 June 2023 Instructions for the structural sheltering of the population Helsinki 2023 public section Civil defence management and planning services Helsinki City Rescue Department 2023-17 Table of contents 1. Introduction ..........................