Emergency Numbers & Safety in Finland
For anyone living in or visiting Finland, knowing the official emergency numbers and how to access help quickly is essential. This guide provides official contacts and safety tips.
1. General Emergency Number – 112
📞 Emergency number: 112
When to call: Police, ambulance, fire, rescue services
Available: 24/7 throughout Finland
Languages: Finnish, Swedish, and English support is generally available
Important Notes:
✔ Only call 112 in life-threatening or urgent situations
✔ Give your location, type of emergency, and number of people involved
✔ Do not hang up until the operator tells you to
112 works from any phone, even without a SIM card, and can connect to operators from abroad.
2. Police Emergency & Non-Emergency
Police (Emergency/Crime in Progress): 112
Police Non-Emergency Number: 0295 414 000 (within Finland)
Police Website: https://www.poliisi.fi/en (poliisi.fi)
Use: Reporting theft, fraud, or incidents that are not life-threatening
3. Fire and Rescue Services
Included under 112
Report fires, traffic accidents, or situations requiring rescue
Fire safety info: https://www.palo.fi/en (palo.fi)
4. Medical Emergencies
Call 112 for ambulance or life-threatening conditions
For non-life-threatening medical advice, you can contact:
116 117 – National non-emergency health number (available 24/7, English supported)
Local health centers: Check your municipal website for numbers
5. Poison Information
Poison Information Center (Helsinki): +358 9 471 977
For accidental ingestion or exposure to hazardous substances
Website: https://www.myc.fi/en/ (myc.fi)
6. Mountain & Maritime Emergencies
Maritime Rescue: Call 112 or Finnish Border Guard +358 295 455 601
Mountain & Outdoor Rescue: Contact 112; Finnish Rescue Services coordinate in remote areas
7. Embassies & Consulates (Foreign Nationals)
In emergencies involving lost passports, legal issues, or evacuation, contact your embassy or consulate.
Finnish embassy locator: https://finlandabroad.fi/web/finland/embassies
8. Safety Tips in Finland
✔ Always have your phone charged and local SIM/number active
✔ Memorize 112 — it works even on locked or prepaid phones
✔ Keep your personal details, permit number, and address ready in emergencies
✔ Learn the local address format to provide accurate location info
✔ For fires, accidents, or health emergencies, prioritize calling 112 first
Official Emergency Resources
| Topic | Official Link |
|---|---|
| General Emergency Number 112 | https://112.fi/en/ |
| Police Finland | https://www.poliisi.fi/en |
| Fire & Rescue Services | https://www.palo.fi/en |
| Poison Information Center | https://www.myc.fi/en |
| Finnish Embassies Abroad | https://finlandabroad.fi/web/finland/embassies |
⚠️ Important Reminder
Emergency procedures and phone numbers can change over time. Always double-check with official sources. Never rely on unofficial sites for urgent situations. If you notice outdated information on our page, please report it immediately.