hätäpalvelu

Hätäpalvelu refers to emergency services in Finland. It encompasses the coordinated response of various authorities to urgent situations requiring immediate intervention. The primary emergency number in Finland is 112, which connects callers to the national emergency response center. From this central point, dispatchers assess the situation and dispatch the appropriate services.

The main components of hätäpalvelu include the police (poliisi), rescue services (pelastuslaitos), and emergency medical services (ensihoito). These services work together to handle a wide range of incidents, from traffic accidents and fires to medical emergencies and crimes. In addition to these core services, other agencies like social services and border guards can be involved depending on the nature of the emergency.

The 112 app is a mobile application that allows users to make emergency calls and share their location with the emergency response center. This can be particularly helpful in situations where the caller is disoriented or unable to verbally communicate their location. The goal of hätäpalvelu is to ensure rapid and effective assistance to individuals in need, minimizing harm and mitigating the consequences of emergencies. The system is designed to be efficient and cross-sectoral, facilitating seamless cooperation between different emergency responders.