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15.5.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior’s rescue authorities issued an emergency warning about a potential drone sighting in Uusimaa on 15 May 2026 shortly before 4.00. The authorities have now announced, through an emergency warning, that the danger has passed. When an emergency warning is issued, it is essential to follow the instructions of the authorities.

Palomies pumpulla Hot work Hot work is work that produces sparks or in which a flame or other heat is used, causing a fire hazard. The Rescue Act classifies hot work as work that poses a particular risk. On a site where hot work is carried out on ...

6.3.2026 | Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany have agreed to deepen their cooperation on protecting the civilian population and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the ministries responsible for civil preparedness. The ministers discussed the Memorandum at a videoconference in February, with Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen representing Finland.

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Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Hot work Hot work is classified in the Rescue Act as work posing a particular hazard. Hot work is work that presents a fire hazard and generate sparks or use flames or other heat. Hot work safety always requires an ...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Volunteer work Organisations operating on the basis of voluntary work and contract fire brigades are an important part of Helsinki City Rescue Department’s operations. Organisations operating on the basis of volunta...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department Hot work Hot work is classified in the Rescue Act as work posing a particular hazard. Hot work is work that presents a fire hazard and generate sparks or use flames or other heat. Hot work safety always requires an ...

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 ...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Volunteer work in civil defence The third sector, various foundations and organisations, are the Rescue Department’s important partners in organising civil defence. We have been cooperating for decades, and several ...

13.2.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a project to develop a new feature for the Emergency Response Centre Agency’s 112 Suomi app to warn of airborne threats. The project will be carried out with EU funding, and other EU Member States can also benefit from the results of Finland’s development work.

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.

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department The Situation Centre’s duty officer Work of a duty officer at the Situation Centre The Situation Centre of the Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department is open every day of the year, around the clock. The Situation Centre’s ...

Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department The Situation Centre’s duty officer Work of a duty officer at the Situation Centre The Situation Centre of the Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department is open every day of the year, around the clock. The Situation Centre’s ...

Helsinki City Rescue Department Accident prevention We want Helsinki to be a safe place for all of us to live, move around, work, study and spend free time. We want Helsinki to be a safe place for all of us to live, move around, work, study and sp...

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...

Media From this section you will find media services. Government's media service The Government's media service is an online service for editorial, the use requires registration. The media service is maintained by the Government's Communications D...

Handling fire Everyone has the duty to comply with the provisions and regulations aiming to prevent fires and other accidents. Fires can be prevented and avoided. Small steps and changes in your habits can often help avoid risks and dangerous situ...

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...

Helsinki City Rescue Department About us Read more about the Helsinki City Rescue Department. Duty and organisation We work for the safety of the capital of Finland and its residents and visitors. Administration and decision-making Rescue services...

Rescue sector organisations Several organisations support and complement the work of the authorities within the sphere of the rescue services. These organisations play important roles in areas such as accident prevention, increasing public awarene...