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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.

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...

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.

9.4.2026 | The strength of Finland’s 112 system lies in its ability to operate seamlessly across organisational boundaries. Daily cooperation, shared systems and long‑standing trust between authorities make this integrated model possible.

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.

RSS (Öppnar nytt fönster) (Öppnar nytt fönster) Service- och störningsmeddelanden 23.04.2026 Meddelande Kundtjänstnumret för alarmanläggningar (brand/stöld) är stängt 23.04.2026 kl. 08:00 - 16:00 14.01.2026 Meddelande Kundtjänstnumret för alarmanl...

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.

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.

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.

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) 15.04.2026 Instructions for drone sightings in the 112 Suomi app You can now find instructions on what to do in the event of an air hazard in the 112 Suomi app. Emergency warnings will a...

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...

NEWS AND BULLETINS Instructions for drone sightings in the 112 Suomi app Type: Press release Categories: Publication date: 15.4.2026 The Ministry of the Interior has, together with security authorities, drafted instructions for drone sightings. Th...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Download the app on your phone free of charge from the app store (App Gallery, Google Play, App Store).

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.

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.

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.

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.

26.9.2025 | The Emergency Response centre sends assistance to more than 2,240 assignments involving childbirth each year. For the ERC operator, the experience is unique, as the sounds of new life can be heard at the other end of the line.

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.

8.9.2025 | According to a survey by the Finnish Road Safety Council (Liikenneturva), one in four Finns do not feel that they know what to do at the scene of an accident. The instructions provided by an ERC operator can save lives in an accident situation.

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.

5.8.2025 | Juho Karkiainen’s response to observing smoke and his courage to make an emergency call enabled the containment of a wildfire at an early stage. Thanks to Juho, the emergency response center was able to issue a rapid alert and relay crucial additional information to the rescue services.

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.