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.
Action, practicality and team spirit
The studies use different teaching methods and learning environments based on the requirements of the subject being taught. Practical exercises and work-based learning play a central role, which is why most of the learning is face-to-face, requiring students to be present. The Helsinki School of Rescue is located in Jätkäsaari, and in addition to the school’s premises, a significant portion of the studies is carried out in various training areas and real-world learning environments in the metropolitan area.
Teaching is typically scheduled on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the language of instruction is Finnish. In addition to school-based studies, students complete a guided and paid work placement period at various rescue stations after their first academic year.
The Rescue School is a small, community-oriented institution where instructors and students work closely together, and there are good opportunities to accommodate individual needs. The school also offers excellent opportunities for self-directed training and physical activity. It is equipped with a well-furnished gym for exercise, as well as rescue equipment for independent practice outside school hours.
Become a Rescuer
The rescuer training provided at the Rescue School is a two-year vocational degree, with its curriculum following that of the state-run Emergency Services Academy Finland, supplemented by studies focusing on the characteristics of the Finnish capital.
The rescue professional degree (90 credits) is divided into basic studies and professional studies as follows:
- Basic studies 13,5 credits
- Professional studies 76,5 credits
- Accident prevention 10 credits
- Rescue operations 37 credits
- Emergency care 29 credits
You can find out more about the curriculum on the state-run Emergency Services Academy Finland website. The curriculum also shows other training opportunities in the field of rescue, of which, in addition to the rescuer degree, it is also possible to complete a sub-captain’s degree at Helsinki Rescue School.
