Preparing for incidents and crises, services

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

The ambulance service provides urgent care to patients who have suddenly become ill and, if needed, transports the patient to a care unit.

You can report various situations related to safety and accident prevention to the Rescue Department.

You can send a request in Omasivari for placement in a training group to notify when you would like start to carry out the civilian service.

You have a right to check the information that is stored in the civilian service register about you.

When applying for a passport, you will need a clearance statement from Civilian Service Centre or the placement organisation.

A person who is a victim of an offence should file a report of criminal wrongdoing with the police as soon as possible.

A young person of conscription call-up age should undergo a preliminary health examination before conscription call-ups in the autumn.

The Missing Child Hotline is intended for non-urgent calls. In an emergency, always call the emergency number 112.

Helsinki City Rescue Department aims to help and rescue ill, injured or otherwise distressed wild animals.