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ERC services 112 Suomi -application 112 Suomi is a mobile application for calling the emergency services and for emergency geolocation. More about application Urgent emergency? In Finland we use only one emergency number, 112. You can call the eme...

Provision of emergency services 13.2.2024 Controller Emergency Response Centre Agency Contact information Emergency Response Centre Agency Postal address: PO Box 112, FI-28131 Pori, Finland Street address: Satakunnankatu 3–5, 28100 Pori, Finland +...

Web accessibility means that as many different people as possible can use digital services as easily as possible. Web accessibility means that the differences and diversity among people are taken into account when digital services are planned and implemented.

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The current multi-authority model in Finland is unique in the world. The Emergency Response Centre Agency carries out risk assessments based on the emergency calls and alerts the various authorities to the scene in emergencies from a single emergency number. Tasks from 112 are forwarded to rescue services, the police, emergency medical services, social services and the Finnish Border Guard.

Transmission delays in the emergency SMS -service Type: Fault over Status: Fixed Starts: 21.08.2024 from 11:00 Ends: 30.09.2024 to 10:06 30.9.2024 klo 10:06 The delay has been fixed. --- Parts of emergency SMS -messages have been transmitted with ...

9.6.2026 | There are many misconceptions and outdated notions about emergency response centres that can affect expectations regarding their services. This news article explains what everyone in Finland should know about the emergency number.

You can use the feedback form to provide feedback on services provided by the Emergency Response Centre Agency, such as an individual emergency call or the 112 Suomi app. You can use the complaint form to submit an administrative complaint about the services provided by the Emergency Response Centre Agency, such as an individual emergency call or the actions of administrative personnel.

When you make preparations for power cuts, it is good to consider how the Emergency Response Centre’s services work in the event of disturbances and how to call 112 in an emergency.

The yearly greeting of the Director General of the Finnish ERC Agency. The greeting encompasses both strategic leadership, personnel views and technological development concerning the ERC services.

You can call the European emergency number 112 via the app, in which case the caller’s location data is transmitted to the local emergency response centre. With the help of the PEMEA architecture, European 112 applications send location data to the emergency services of the EU country from which the call is made.

10.3.2026 | Growth in the foreign-language population in Finland is reflected in the interpretation of emergency calls – calls were interpreted in 41 different languages last year. Most often, an emergency call requiring interpretation was made in Russian, Ukrainian or Arabic.

16.3.2026 | The automatic emergency call system eCall is installed in roughly one in eight Finnish passenger cars and vans. According to a study commissioned by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom, the eCall system prevented an estimated one road fatality between 2019 and 2023 in Finland. From the perspective of emergency response centres, the main problem is false eCall notifications, which account for around 80 per cent of all eCalls.

2.3.2026 | In 2025, the Emergency Response Centre Agency continued to see a decline in sick leave, and employee satisfaction remained at a good level despite savings measures linked to the government’s productivity programme.

10.3.2026 | There is only one emergency number in Finland, 112, where you will get help in emergencies. The emergency number can help you no matter which language you speak.

3.2.2026 | In 2025, an average of 7,300 emergency calls were made to the emergency number every day. The number of assignments relayed to authorities took an upward turn.

14.8.2025 | Only approximately half of Finns know that the emergency number 112 works in all EU countries. When you call 112 in an EU member state, the call is always routed to a local emergency response centre.

13.3.2025 | The Emergency Response Centre Agency’s financial statements for 2024 are complete. The service level of emergency response centre (ERC) operations remained good, even though we were not able to meet all our performance targets. During 2024, absences due to illness decreased and the work load was evened out. Customer confidence and satisfaction in ERC operations remained high.

23.6.2025 | When it comes to emergency calls, the most important thing in terms of getting help is to know where you are so that help can reach you as quickly as possible. Technology and especially the 112 Suomi app are good tools for determining your location.

18.9.2023 | Emergency calls using real-time text (RTT) will be made available by the end of 2025. The new option for emergency calls will especially help people with hearing or speech impairments. The Emergency Response Centre Administration has already taken the first steps in the development of RTT.

30.4.2025 | Each year, the unique Finnish model for producing ERC services attracts international guests to visit Finland in order to monitor daily operations at emergency response centres. Visitors want to emulate the model, which is cost efficient and makes it possible to dispatch help quickly.

11.2.2025 | In 2024, the Emergency Response Centre Agency received an average of 7,600 emergency calls every day. Of these calls, 1,600 should not have been made to the emergency response centre. Roughly one half of the calls were passed on to authorities while the other half were handled by the emergency response centre operator through guidance and advice. The average time in which an emergency call was picked up was seven seconds.

11.3.2025 | The growth in the foreign-language population is reflected in the number of interpreted emergency calls. The demand for Ukrainian interpretation, for example, has increased significantly over the past few years.

4.2.2025 | The preparedness guide intended for the general public contains instructions on how to prepare for emergency conditions and what to do during them. The guide is now available in the 112 Suomi mobile app.

23.2.2023 | The range of services offered by the 112 Suomi mobile app increased on 23 February – conveniently during the International Crime Victims’ Week. The number 116006 of Victim Support Finland was added to the app’s emergency numbers.

4.6.2026 | The official emergency warning transmission system is tested regularly. The purpose of the test is to test the functioning of systems.

4.5.2026 | The Emergency Response Centre Agency is focusing on preparedness. Technical solutions, expertise and cooperation are the building blocks of overall preparedness.

Strategy The task of the Emergency Response Centre Agency as a provider of internal security in society is central. In times of emergencies, we are close by, making sure people receive help. Changes in the security environment, new types of servic...

Personal data and GDPR The Emergency Response Centre Agency observes the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR is designed to increase the openness and transparency of personal data processing and to give data subjects more cont...

News and bulletins RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) 09.06.2026 Can you get help from the emergency response centre? There are many misconceptions and outdated notions about emergency response centres that can affect expectations regarding...

NEWS AND BULLETINS Can you get help from the emergency response centre? Type: News item Categories: Publication date: 9.6.2026 Did you order an ambulance for patient transport? Why do ERC operators ask unnecessary questions? Why is the patient ask...

About us Administration We are the first official link in the emergency response chain and safety provision. Contact information Please note that an emergency notification can only be made by calling the emergency number 112. Request for visit Wit...

Handling emergency calls What is an emergency call? An emergency call can be made by calling the emergency number 112 or sending an emergency text message. In addition, the eCall emergency response service and fire and burglar alarm systems automa...

Accessibility statement of the 112.fi website Accessibility means that as many different people as possible can use online services as easily as possible. Our aim for the accessibility of the 112.fi website is level AA of the WCAG 2.1 standard. Th...

Speech-disabled and hearing-impaired people may contact the emergency response centre by sending a text message to 112 in the event of an emergency. The message cannot contain images, video, emojis or symbols. Emergency text messages are SMS messages only.

Emercengy number in Finland is 112. You can call the emergency number 112 free of charge from any phone with no need for an area code. You can also call 112 from a foreign mobile phone connection.

112 Suomi Mobile App Terms and Conditions 22.7.2022 End-user Licensing Agreement/permission to collect and process your data Before using the software, please read this End-user Licensing Agreement (“Licence”) carefully. By using the software, you...

Emergency Response Centre Agency - Privacy statement 21.4.2026 Controller Emergency Response Centre Agency Contact information Emergency Response Centre Agency Postal address: PO Box 112, FI-28131 Pori, Finland Street address: Satakunnankatu 3–5, ...

The biggest benefit of the app is that it makes it quicker to get help to the scene of an emergency. The caller’s exact location is automatically relayed to the ERC, which speeds up emergency call handling.

Accessibility statement of the 112 Suomi application You can read more about the Accessibility Directive and accessibility on the saavutettavuusvaatimukset.fi website. Accessibility Statement for the 112 Suomi Application This accessibility statem...

NEWSROOM The Emergency Response Centre Agency is member of the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) EENA are a non-governmental organisation with the mission to contribute to improving the safety and security of people. Read news of EENA N...

Automatic emergency notifications The official services and emergency notification channels provided by the Emergency Response Centre Agency are: • Emergency call • Emergency text message • Automatic fire and burglar alarm systems • eCall eCall eC...

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FAQ - 112 Suomi -application Can a tourist visiting Finland use the application? Tourists visiting Finland can use the application by downloading it to their phone in the normal way. In this case, you must enter your phone number in international ...

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In emergency situations involving animals, it is useful to remember that you should only call the 112 emergency number if there is a significant threat to public safety or if special equipment or expertise that can be provided by the authorities is required.

Information of website Web browsers and terminal equipment The site is designed to be responsive, and the content automatically adjusts to the size of the user’s screen. The layout works best with the latest web browser versions. Older browser ver...

Disruptions in Emergency Call Traffic Type: Fault over Status: Fixed Duration: 15.10.2025 from 15:55 - 21:17 Disruption Resolved The disruption in emergency call traffic has been resolved, and the emergency number is functioning normally. The issu...

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Organization Organisation structure The Emergency Response Centre Agency is an agency supervised by the Ministry of the Interior. The Director General of the Emergency Response Centre Agency directs and develops the agency’s operations. Emergency ...

Maintenance work on forms at 112.fi website Type: Mainentance Status: Inactive Starts: 08.10.2025 from 19:00 Ends: 09.09.2025 to 06:00 Maintenance will be performed on the website's forms on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 7:00 PM until Thursday,...

Technical error in feedback forms Type: Fault over Status: Fixed Starts: 02.04.2025 from 08:30 Ends: 03.04.2025 to 10:30 Due to a technical error, feedback has not been received through the form on Tuesday, April 2, 2025, from 8:30 to 15:00. If yo...

Privacy Statement - 112 Suomi -application 28.8.2025 1. Name of data file 112 Suomi mobile application 2. Controller Hätäkeskuslaitos Satakunnankatu 3-5 PL 112 28131 Pori E-mail: [email protected] , phone 0295 480 112 (switchboard) 3. Contact pers...

Instructions Exceptional circumstances Storms, for example, can quickly create exceptional circumstances that lead to multiple members of the public calling the emergency number simultaneously. These kinds of sudden peaks in the number of calls ca...

Emergency warnings can be issued when the public faces threats to life or health or when property is at risk of destruction or significant damage. An all-clear may be given when the danger has passed.

5.1.2026 | Paula has been working for the Emergency Response Centre Agency for ten years: first as a communications specialist for nine years and then as a wellbeing at work specialist from the start of 2024. By looking after staff wellbeing, she feels that she is doing meaningful work and is able to indirectly contribute to the safety of Finland as a whole.

9.12.2025 | According to the Reputation&Trust study, the reputation of the Emergency Response Centre Agency is ranked fourth among public administration agencies. The public felt that the Agency performed best in the responsibility and products and services dimensions.

11.8.2025 | The Emergency Response Centre Agency also forwards tasks to social and crisis emergency services. In 2024, the number of these tasks increased by 4 percentage points compared to the previous year, overtaking the number of tasks forwarded to rescue services.