New advisory board appointed to guide and develop rescue services
29.9.2022 13.55
The advisory board consists of representatives from the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the Ministry of Finance, the wellbeing services counties and the City of Helsinki. The first task of the advisory board is to discuss the national objectives of rescue services.
Summary published of comments received on the draft government proposal for the health and social services reform – rescue services reform welcomed by respondents
22.10.2020 10.01
A summary of comments received on the draft government proposal on the organisation of health, social and rescue services is published. It collates the main comments received during the consultation round on the draft government proposal. Respondents welcome the objectives of the reform and agree on its necessity.
The regional government reform will harmonise the structures of preparedness
7.5.2018 8.00
An abnormal situation that tests the structures and preparedness of a society can occur without warning. The most critical objective of preparedness planning is to ensure functional preparedness in unexpected circumstances and to secure uninterrupted operational capacity in the various abnormal conditions. The regional government reform emphasises the harmonisation of preparedness models and the structural flexibility of the various security actors.
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New advisory board appointed to guide and develop rescue services
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29.9.2022 13.55
Government proposal for health and social services reform and related legislation adopted by Parliament
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New project aims to reform national guidance system for rescue services
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26.2.2021 12.12
Government submitted its proposal on the organisation of rescue services for consideration by Parliament
Press release
8.12.2020 11.00
Government proposal for health and social services reform and related legislation proceeds to Parliament
Press release
8.12.2020 10.12
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Finland may provide international rescue service assistance upon the request of another country, the EU or an international organisation.
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