Western Uusimaa Rescue Department

The Rescue Department cooperates with different actors to prevent fires and accidents and to reduce and limit the impacts of accidents.

An animal in need of rescue may be a wild or domestic animal or a pet. If an animal causes a significant safety hazard, you should call 112.

The purpose of chemicals control is to prevent personal injuries and damage to property or the environment caused by the manufacture, use,...

The aim of fire inspections is to monitor compliance with the obligations specified in the Rescue Act and the Chemicals Safety Act and to give...

The Rescue Department guides and advises customers on fire-related issues during land use planning and design phases.

The Rescue Department must be notified in advance of private use of fireworks.

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

Notification of an obvious fire hazard or other accident risk.

The Western Uusimaa Rescue Department is responsible for oil spill response in the region’s land areas, inland waters, coastal areas and inland...

The Rescue Department’s on-duty fire prevention officer answers questions concerning fire safety.

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

A self-assessment of fire safety in a building is carried out by the occupant of the building using instructions and materials provided by the...