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15.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare amendments to the Act on Emergency Warnings to introduce a cell broadcast public warning system in Finland.

2.6.2026 | Finland has delivered medicinal products to Ukraine from an EU-funded rescEU stockpile, which is hosted by Finland. The value of the delivery is about EUR 151,000. The need for assistance stems from Russia's war of aggression, and the delivery is part of EU support for Ukraine.

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.

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...

Structural fire safety The rescue departments gives guidance in structural fire safety for example in construction projects and city planners. Contact your local rescue department for further information. Rescue departments will serve you in non-u...

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...

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...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Accident prevention One of the main tasks of the Rescue Department is to improve the safety of people and to reduce the number of accidents. The core tasks related to accident prevention are guiding, advising and tr...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Guidance and advice for structural fire safety We guide town planners and people undertaking construction projects on structural fire safety. Our team of experts provides guidance during the planning, design and con...

Supervision of fire safety equipment The supervision is based on reports of activities submitted by the companies and the assessment of the qualifications of the responsible person. The means of supervision include supervisory visits and supervisi...

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. -----...

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. -----...

Rescue Department of Kymenlaakso Services The Kymenlaakso Rescue Department produces the tasks specified in the Rescue Act in its area. The basic tasks include fire and other accident prevention, rescue, preparedness as well as emergency care serv...

10.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments four draft decrees to be issued under the Gambling Act. A draft government decree covers the operation of gambling by the holder of an exclusive licence. The draft decrees of the Ministry of the Interior concern the rules of play for gambling operated by the exclusive licence holder, the operation of gambling by gambling licence holders in the competitive market, and the start of the period for claiming winnings.

Helsinki City Rescue Department Contact information for Fire Inspectors and Safety Instructors The on-call fire inspector The on-call fire inspector 09 310 31203 palotarkastaja.helsinki@pelastustoimi.fi The on-call fire inspector answers Helsinki ...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Supervision and fire inspections The aim of supervision is to prevent personal, environmental and property damage and improve the safety culture of sites, particularly in terms of fire and evacuation safety. Our fir...

Become a volunteer Volunteer organisations and associations play a very important role in rescue departments’ daily work, helping rescue departments perform their basic tasks and achieve their objectives. Vital societal functions are secured in co...

25.6.2026 | Baltic Sea Security Meeting 18 June 2026; Final Statement 18 JUNE 2026 We, the Ministers and representatives responsible for the internal security, law enforcement and border management of the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Estonia, the Repub...

8.12.2025 | The Finnish Ministry of the Interior and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) have agreed to deepen cooperation across different sectors. The cooperation emphasises support for Ukraine's international civil defence coalition. 

24.11.2025 | Matias Lahtela from the Helsinki City Rescue Department was chosen as the Paramedic of the Year by the Finnish paramedics’ association Suomen Ensihoitoalan Liitto ry.