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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...

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.

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 +...

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.

9.6.2026 | There are many misconceptions and outdated notions about emergency response centres that can affect expectations regarding their services.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.

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.

Transmission delays in the emergency SMS -service Type: Fault over Status: In repair 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 w...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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 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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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, ...

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...

Forms Type: Mainentance Status: Inactive Duration: 27.10.2025 from 17:00 - 22:00 During maintenance work, the forms on the 112.fi website may be unavailable. It is recommended to avoid using the forms during the maintenance period. Share on Facebo...

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. The Admini...

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...

Maintenance work on forms at 112.fi website Type: Mainentance Status: Inactive Duration: 20.05.2026 from 09:00 - 16:00 Maintenance will be performed on the website's forms on Wednesday 20.5.2026 from 09:00-16:00. During the maintenance work, there...

Maintenance work on forms at 112.fi website Type: Mainentance Status: Inactive Starts: 14.01.2026 from 19:00 Ends: 15.01.2026 to 06:00 Maintenance will be performed on the website's forms on Wednesday, Januari 14. 2026 from 7:00 PM until Thursday,...

Maintenance work on forms at 112.fi website Type: Mainentance Status: Inactive Starts: 10.12.2025 from 19:00 Ends: 11.12.2025 to 06:00 Maintenance will be performed on the website's forms on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 7:00 PM until Thursday,...

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.

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 ...

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.

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...

112.fi may be temporarily unavailable Type: Mainentance Status: Inactive Starts: 31.01.2025 from 18:00 Ends: 01.02.2025 to 06:00 Maintenance work will be carried out on the 112.fi website from 7.2.2025 at 18:00. Server may be temporarily unavailab...

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...

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,...

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...

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...