Emergencies and security, services

The on-duty fire prevention officer provides advice on permits, emergency plans and accident prevention related to public events.

The organizer of an event is required to prepare a rescue plan for public gatherings and other events.

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After a permit holder’s death, the administrator of their estate must immediately seize all firearms and obtain permits for them within six months.

The police grants licences and permits for the acquisition and possession of firearms and weapon parts.

The organiser of a public event must submit a written notice to the local police.

If you notice yourself, or otherwise become aware of an imminent fire safety or accident risk, please notify the Rescue Department without delay.

The National Police Board grants and cancels licences for the commercial transfer, import, export and transit of weapons to Finland and from Finland.

You can apply for up to three years of postponement of alternative civil service at a time.

The Rescue Department must always be notified of prescribed burning or use of fire that generates a substantial amount of smoke.