To get the best help for your situation, first answer the questions on the guide's start page.
To get the best help for your situation, first answer the questions on the guide's start page.
When preparing for crises, it is important that people trust their own and society’s ability to protect themselves from threats, act in crisis situations and recover from them. This trust is built on the experience of safety and a stable society.
Safety means that people in Finland can live without fear or insecurity caused by crime, disruptions, accidents and other unpleasant national or international phenomena.
People themselves can influence how safety is achieved for everyone in their living environment.
The police maintain the safety and order of public places by patrolling, performing emergency response tasks, providing advice and guidance and intervening in any unlawful activities.
The police’s day-to-day activities also lay the foundation for acting during incidents and crises. The police support the implementation of the tasks of other authorities, for example by directing crowds or traffic.
The police prepare for situations that might involve violent unrest or activities that endanger the social order in crowds, groups or communities. The resources available for the activities can be increased or reallocated to respond to situations requiring extensive measures.
The police prevent and combat serious security threats, such as acts of violence and mass killings.
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Rescue departments are in a constant state of alertness and readiness. In most emergencies, the rescue department is the authority that first arrives at the scene of the incident.
The task of rescue services is to rescue people and property in accidents and crises and to provide emergency medical care for people who have been injured or have fallen suddenly ill.
In incidents and crises, rescue departments protect people and limit the damage and consequences caused by situations. They also offer guidance and advice on how to prevent accidents and monitor the implementation of fire safety.
Many contract fire brigades operating in Finland participate in rescue operations and serve as a reserve for rescue departments in major and long-term extraordinary situations.
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