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- Apply to Helsinki Rescue School
The next application period for the rescuer qualification will be from February 2 to March 6, 2026. More detailed dates and instructions for the application process will be updated later. In the meantime, you can review the stages of the 2025 application.
- Rescuer Qualification
The rescuer course takes 1.5 years to complete. The qualification gives access to posts as a rescuer or firefighter 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
The next application period for the rescuer qualification will be from February 2 to March 6, 2026. More detailed dates and instructions for the application process will be updated later. In the meantime, you can review the stages of the 2025 application.
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Rescuer Qualification
A rescuer qualification qualifies you to work as a rescuer, or a firefighter nationwide, and graduates have excellent employment opportunities throughout Finland.
Studying
Helsinki Rescue School is a small, community-based school where instructors and students work closely together, with ample resources to meet individual needs.
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