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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...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Preparedness and contingency planning Preparation for securing the vital functions of the population and society is a key part of this preparedness and the work of the Rescue Department. Our society is vulnerable, w...

Ministry of the Interior Department for Rescue Services The Department for Rescue Services directs and oversees rescue services. The Department is led by Kimmo Kohvakka, Director General for Rescue Services. The Ministry of the Interior Department...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Duty and organisation We work for the safety of the capital of Finland and its residents and visitors. We work for the safety of the capital of Finland and its residents and visitors. We assess the city’s accident r...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Contact us Call 112 in an immediate emergency and 116117 when you need advice on acute health problems. They both serve 24/7. Central Rescue Station Agricolankatu 15 00530 Helsinki P.O. Box 112, 00099 City of Helsin...

Preparedness Preparedness means preparing in advance for various accidents and crisis situations to keep society’s and individuals’ activities going without interruption as far as possible. New! Potential drone threat What is it? How do I protect ...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Instructions for designers and builders Information and forms related to construction and construction planning. Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department guides construction planning to ensure personal safety and the operati...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Instructions for designers and builders Information and forms related to construction and construction planning. Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department guides construction planning to ensure personal safety and the operati...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Rescue operations Rescue operations include all urgent fire-fighting and rescue tasks carried out by fire station personnel in the event of an accident or a threat of an accident. Rescue operations include: receivin...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department External emergency plans The Rescue Department draws up external emergency plans for sites posing a particular hazard in cooperation with the relevant business and industrial operators. According to the Rescue Act, ...

16.9.2024 | At a meeting between the Finnish and Swedish governments in Stockholm on 16 September, the countries agreed to further intensify their cooperation in civil preparedness and emergency planning. Minister of Transport, Communications and the Interior Lulu Ranne and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin signed a letter of intent concerning the joint planning of the protection of the civilian population.

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. 

25.3.2026 | 1 FIRE SAFETY at Home 2 Sisällysluettelo Fire Safety for Every Home............................................................................. 3 Home Fire Safety Equipment.............................................................................

4.12.2025 | According to the latest Helsinki Safety Survey, only about a fifth of Helsinki residents are prepared in accordance with the national 72-hour recommendation.

17.9.2024 | 1 HIKLU Installation of a public authority network and communications service in buildings Use: For use by external customers and the rescue department Area of use: City of Helsinki, areas of the rescue departments of Eastern Uusimaa, Central Uusi...

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...