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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.

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...

Education and training The Emergency Services Academy based in Kuopio organises vocational education and training as well as in-service training for rescue service and Emergency Response Centre personnel and preparedness training. The Emergency Se...

9.7.2026 | On 9 July, the President of the Republic approved amendments proposed by the Government to legislation governing information exchange between authorities. The amendments will simplify the exchange of information between the police and other authorities. The legislative amendments will enter into force on 1 October 2026.

Private use of fireworks and fireworks displays The responsibility for the proper handling of fireworks and explosives, the determination of the notification obligation and compliance with safety requirements lie with the operator and consumer. Co...

After an accident An accident always comes unexpectedly. When you have an accident, it stops your normal daily life and makes it difficult. Accidents often cause unreasonable consequences for an individual or a family. We all react to accidents in...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Fireworks Information and forms related to fireworks. Permit application and notification procedure for fireworks Consumer fireworks (fireworks sold in shops) Fireworks without a separate notification are allowed fr...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Fireworks Information and forms related to fireworks. Permit application and notification procedure for fireworks Consumer fireworks (fireworks sold in shops) Fireworks without a separate notification are allowed fr...

Helpline numbers The Emergency Response Centre Administration receives thousands of calls which can be classified as unnecessary each year. Many of these calls concern normal situations that are not emergencies. When you need help, call one of the...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Expertise on land We prepare for threats to the capital with special expertise and equipment. Work with a risk of falling We rescue people from heights or shafts and trenches with bucket trucks and various rope tech...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Public events Information and forms for organisers of public events. The organiser is responsible for ensuring that the event has been planned and organised in such a way that the public can safely participate in it...

Call 112! The Emergency Response Centre Administration receives calls about emergencies requiring a response from the rescue services, police and social and health services as well as other reports requiring immediate action related to the safety ...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Public events Information and forms for organisers of public events. The organiser is responsible for ensuring that the event has been planned and organised in such a way that the public can safely participate in it...

Notification of the private use of fireworks Use this form to file a notification of the private use of fireworks. The notification must be filed with the rescue authority no later than five (5) days prior to the use of fireworks. Make sure you ha...

Palomies pumpulla Fireworks Fireworks are usually an impressive and entertaining show or display for the public in which pyrotechnic products, or fireworks, are used. Fireworks displays are organised especially on New Year’s Eve but also on the la...

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...

Emergency access road Property owners and occupants and business and industrial operators shall, for their part, ensure that roadways and other accessways for emergency vehicles (emergency access roads) are kept serviceable and free of obstruction...

Helping an animal Animals should be treated well, without causing them unnecessary suffering. Causing animals unnecessary pain and distress is prohibited. Anyone who keeps animals should also maintain their good health and take into account the an...

Public warning signal A public warning signal from a public warning siren is a rising and falling sound that lasts for one minute. The rising and falling sounds last for seven seconds each. An emergency warning is always issued as the public warni...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Emergency medical care The Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department provides first response and emergency medical services in 10 municipalities in line with the cooperation agreement concluded with the Hospital District of H...