New service number for alarm systems on 3 march 2021
A new customer service number will be made available to alarm-device customers: +358 (0)295 481 480 Our service is open on business days from 9 am to 3 pm. You can contact the service number for advice on alarm device contracts and invoicing. Our alarm device testing numbers remain unchanged.
Testing congestion at the turn of the month
Testing of fire and burglar alarm systems experiences the most congestion during the weeks on both sides of the turn of the month. In our new information system, all alarm system testing is directed to the same queue. In order to speed up testing and avoid congestion, the Emergency Response Centre Administration requests that testing scheduled for the turn of the month be carried out during the middle two weeks of the month.
Towards electronic services
The Emergency Response Centre Administration is preparing a new electronic service system for alarm-device customers. In the future, customers will be able to view and update their contracts via electronic services. The system will be launched in 2021. The system has a name "ILMO". We will announce the launch of the system on our website and social media channels.
Our alarm-device customers have an opportunity to contribute to the development of the ILMO service. If you are interested in participating in the development of the system, please contact [email protected] .
How to instruct different target groups in calling the emergency number
The 112 Day campaign has issued instructions on calling the emergency number for the general public as well as children and young people, older people and foreign-language speakers. Learn more about the instructions and make use of the associated materials.
The emergency number provides safety for children
Teaching children how to use the emergency number correctly is a safety action. It is important to talk to children about identifying emergencies and encourage them to report an emergency.
Emergency number emphasised in different ways to different target groups
The 112 Day is a nationwide campaign aimed at raising Finnish people’s awareness of the emergency number 112 and how to recognise emergencies. When it comes to 112 training, it is a good idea to consider the characteristic behaviour and understanding of the target group. For example, it is advisable to emphasise different things to children and young people than older people, immigrants and foreign nationals.
Representing your profession at the Independence Day Reception
Anniina Takala, the ERC Operator of the Year, will celebrate the Finnish Independence Day at the Presidential Palace. She feels that the invitation honours the whole profession.
It is safe to talk about self-destructiveness
Thousands of emergency calls are made to the Emergency Response Centres every year involving cases of self-harm or attempted suicide. The purpose of the Suicide Prevention Day is to inform people that help is available and that it's safe to talk about suicide.