Helsinki Rescue School

Helsinki Rescue School was founded in the spring of 1972 and is the oldest institution in Finland that trains rescuers. The school graduates rescue professionals who are equipped to act as safety experts in accident prevention, a wide range of rescue operations, emergency care, and ambulance services.

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    The application period for the rescuer qualification is from February 2 to March 6, 2026. More detailed information is available on the Finnish-language and the Swedish-language pages.

  • Rescuer Qualification

    The goal of the rescuer qualification is to train versatile rescuers who, upon graduation, can work as rescuers or firefighters at different rescue services across Finland.

  • Studying

    Study to become a rescuer in a close‑knit, small educational institution at the heart of the capital. The studies are practical, action‑oriented, and full of team spirit — reflecting the nature of a rescuer’s work.

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Apply

The application period for the rescuer qualification is from February 2 to March 6, 2026.

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Rescuer Qualification

The goal of the rescuer qualification is to train versatile rescuers who, upon graduation, can work as rescuers or firefighters at different rescue services across Finland.

Read More

Studying

Study to become a rescuer in a close‑knit, small educational institution at the heart of the capital. The studies are practical, action‑oriented, and full of team spirit — reflecting the nature of a rescuer’s work.

Read More