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- Apply to Helsinki Rescue School
Applications for the Rescue School’s rescuer courses, starting in August 2025, will open at the end of November 2024. At that time, applicants can schedule their physical tests, which will be conducted between December and January. After the physical tests, the selection process will continue with aptitude tests.
- Firefighter Degree
The rescuer course takes 1.5 years to complete. The qualification gives access to posts as a rescuer, firefighter or firefighter-paramedic nationwide, and graduates have very good employment prospects.
- Studying at Helsinki Rescue School
Helsinki Rescue School was founded in the spring of 1972 and is the oldest rescue school in Finland. It graduates rescue professionals who are able to act as professionals in the fields of accident prevention, multifaceted rescue tasks, emergency care and ambulance services.
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Apply to Helsinki Rescue School
Applications for the Rescue School’s rescuer courses, starting in August 2025, will open at the end of November 2024. At that time, applicants can schedule their physical tests, which will be conducted between December and January. After the physical tests, the selection process will continue with aptitude tests.
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Firefighter Degree, 90 OP
A rescue degree qualifies you to work as a rescuer, firefighter or firefighter-paramedic nationwide, and graduates have excellent employment opportunities throughout Finland.
Studying at Helsinki Rescue School
Helsinki Rescue School is a small, community-based school where instructors and students work closely together, with ample resources to meet individual needs. The school also offers excellent opportunities for independent training and exercise, including a well-equipped gym for physical activity. Additionally, there are good opportunities for self-guided exercise and practice outside of school hours.
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