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18.9.2023 | Det kommer att vara möjligt att skicka nödmeddelanden i realtid (RTT) i slutet av 2025. Den nya nödmeddelandemetoden är särskilt användbar för personer som har svårt att höra eller tala. Vid Nödcentralsverket har man redan tagit de första stegen i utvecklingen av RTT.

6.4.2023 | Automatiska nödmeddelanden från smarta mobilenheter har utvecklats för att hjälpa vid nödfall, men helheten kräver vidareutveckling och vidare diskussioner bland myndigheterna som deltar i nödcentralsverksamheten.

6.4.2023 | New technology has been created to assist in situations where a person needs help but cannot summon it themselves. Dialogue between the authorities involved in emergency response centre operations as well as futher technical development is required to take advantage of the technology.

28.6.2023 | I fjol fick Nödcentralsverket nästan 3 miljoner nödmeddelanden. Största delen av meddelandena bestod av telefonsamtal till nödnumret 112. Ett nödmeddelande kan också sändas per textmeddelande eller på teckenspråk. Inom en snar framtid introduceras dessutom textinmatning i realtid.

23.2.2023 | Utbudet av tjänster i 112 Suomi-appen utökas den 23 februari under den internationella brottsofferveckan. Numret till Brottsofferjouren 116006 införs i appens journummer.

17.3.2023 | Recently, there have been reports of long lines in health services and the role of the general medical helpline 116117. Here's what you should know about when to call the emergency number or the medical helpline.

17.3.2023 | Under den senaste tiden har det rapporterats om köbildning i hälso- och sjukvårdstjänsterna. I samband med detta har jourhjälpens nummer 116117 kommit upp. För att undvika oklarheter är det bra att repetera när man ska ringa nödnumret och när man ska ringa jourhjälpen.

17.2.2023 | Tolktjänsten användes 575 gånger år 2022, och nödsamtal tolkades till 31 olika språk. När nödcentraloperatören behöver en tolk kopplas tolktjänsten in som tredje part i samtalet, och det är viktigt att anmälaren väntar tills en ledig tolk hittas och inte avbryter samtalet.

15.3.2023 | År 2022 behandlades nästan tre miljoner nödmeddelanden vid nödcentralerna. Antalet besvarade nödmeddelanden ökade med nästan 5 procentenheter från året innan. Nödsamtal besvarades dock snabbare än året innan.

27.3.2023 | Nödcentralsverkets personalberättelse för år 2022 har blivit färdig. Nödcentraloperatörernas arbetsmängd ökade, men trots detta kunde svarstiden för nödsamtal minskas till hela tre sekunder.

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 112 Is Often the First Source of Help in a Suicide Crisis Type: News item Categories: Publication date: 10.9.2026 Suicidal behaviour can present itself in many different ways during emergency calls. When it results in an inciden...

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...

News and bulletins RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) 10.09.2026 112 Is Often the First Source of Help in a Suicide Crisis World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on 10 September. At the emergency response centre, dozens of situations are ...

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...

15.2.2023 | Nödcentralsverket är ett relativt ungt ämbetsverk, endast 21 år, som smidigt utvecklar sin verksamhet och sina tjänster. Arttu Perttula som började arbeta som direktör för utvecklingsavdelningen förra året, säger att man i år bland annat utvecklar en ny kanal för nödmeddelanden och automatiseringen av testtjänsten för larmanordningar.

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

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, ...

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...

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.

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...

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 ...

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,...

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...

112.fi may be temporarily unavailable Type: Mainentance Status: Inactive Starts: 07.02.2025 from 18:00 Ends: 08.02.2025 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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

10.10.2025 | Competent, committed and content staff are the Emergency Response Centre Agency's most important asset and strategic priority. The Agency’s new wellbeing at work programme places greater emphasis on developing competence in work capacity management and career management, among other things.

15.4.2026 | You can now find instructions on what to do in the event of an air hazard in the 112 Suomi app. Emergency warnings will also be transmitted to the app based on the phone’s location data.

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

1.4.2026 | In Finland, there are two ways to quickly warn people, for example about an imminent danger from the air: Emergency warning and alarm signal. The 112 Suomi mobile app is already one of the channels for communicating emergency warnings.

30.1.2026 | During adolescence, risk taking and peer pressure are often heightened, and sometimes situations can escalate into danger. The aim of the 112 Day campaign is to strengthen young men’s ability to recognize emergencies and encourage them to act.

Nödcentralsverkets interna arbetsspråk är finska. Kommunikationen med samarbetsmyndigheterna sker också på finska. Inom kundtjänsten och kommunikationen som riktar sig till befolkningen tillgodoser Nödcentralsverket både den finsk- och svenskspråkiga befolkningens behov. Nödcentralsoperatören kan använda en tolktjänst som hjälp vid behandlingen av nödmeddelanden, om det inte går att hitta ett gemensamt språk mellan den hjälpbehövande och nödcentralen.

16.2.2026 | The Emergency Number Week has concluded for this year. Our warm thanks go to everyone who took part in the campaign — schools, partners, stakeholders, volunteers, and experts across Finland.

31.7.2025 | In recent weeks, there has been a significantly higher number of drownings and serious near-miss incidents at public beaches than usual. Recognizing the situation and calling for help quickly is critical when someone ends up in the water. A drowning person is rarely able to call for help, which highlights the importance of others in noticing the emergency.

4.8.2025 | It’s important to talk with children and young people about the importance of making an emergency call. For example, physical violence is always a crime, even if it’s referred to as school bullying. An ongoing violent situation is always a reason to call the emergency number 112.

3.4.2025 | Taito Vainio started his second five-year term as the Director General of the Emergency Response Centre Agency in early March. In the coming years, his work will be characterised by the challenges arising from the changes in the operating environment.

5.2.2025 | 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.

14.1.2025 | 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.

3.1.2025 | While technology keeps evolving, emergency response centre services will continue to be provided first and foremost by humans to humans. This requires social interaction skills and the self-awareness to identify your reactions and limit stress.

En brandlarmanläggning som kopplats till nödcentralen slår automatiskt larm om en begynnande eldsvåda.

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När ska du ringa nödnumret 112? 112 i brådskande situationer I Finland används endast ett nödnummer. Till nödnumret ringer man endast i brådskande nödsituationer där hjälpande myndigheter behövs på plats (polisen, akutvården, räddningsväsendet, so...