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Pelastusopiston kirjasto on pelastusalan keskuskirjasto.

Published by: Emergency Services Academy Finland · Government organisation

Description language: Finnish

Coverage: All Finland

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Description

Pelastusopiston kirjasto toimii oppilaitoskirjastona ja pelastusalan keskuskirjastona palvellen koko pelastusalaa Suomessa. Pelastusopiston kirjasto palvelee ensisijaisesti Pelastusopiston opiskelijoita ja henkilökuntaa sekä sidosryhmiin kuuluvia, mutta kirjasto on myös muiden asiakkaiden käytettävissä. Lainaamaan pääsee rekisteröitymällä asiakkaaksi ja esittämällä virallisen henkilöllisyystodistuksen. Pelastusopiston kirjaston kokoelmia voi selata verkkokirjastosta. Verkkokirjastossa voit hakea aineistoa, tutustua Pelastusopiston julkaisuihin ja opinnäytteisiin sekä kirjautuneena uusia lainoja ja päivittää asiakastietoja.

How to use it

Pelastusopiston kirjastosta voivat lainata aineistoa asiakkaaksi rekisteröityneet henkilöt. Lainat voi uusia verkkokirjastossa, sähköpostitse tai puhelimitse.

Conditions

Pelastusopiston kirjastosta voivat lainata aineistoa asiakkaaksi rekisteröityneet henkilöt.

Fee details

Aineiston kaukolainaus yksityishenkilöille tapahtuu muiden kirjastojen välityksellä ja on maksullista (7 euroa / nide + postituskulut). Kaukopalvelulaskut lähetetään kerran vuodessa.

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Pelastusopisto · Visit in person

Pelastusopiston opetus-, hallinto- ja majoitustilat

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Hulkontie 83 70820

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

The Emergency Services College website · Online service

The website contains information on the Emergency Services College, its operation, applying for training and studies.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

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Kirjasto- ja tietopalvelut

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Pelastusopiston kirjasto on pelastusalan keskuskirjasto.

Published by: Emergency Services Academy Finland · Government organisation

Description language: Finnish

Coverage: All Finland

About this service

Description

How to use it

Pelastusopiston kirjastosta voivat lainata aineistoa asiakkaaksi rekisteröityneet henkilöt. Lainat voi uusia verkkokirjastossa, sähköpostitse tai puhelimitse.

Conditions

Pelastusopiston kirjastosta voivat lainata aineistoa asiakkaaksi rekisteröityneet henkilöt.

Fee details

Aineiston kaukolainaus yksityishenkilöille tapahtuu muiden kirjastojen välityksellä ja on maksullista (7 euroa / nide + postituskulut). Kaukopalvelulaskut lähetetään kerran vuodessa.

Where and how to get help

Pelastusopisto · Visit in person

Pelastusopiston opetus-, hallinto- ja majoitustilat

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Hulkontie 83 70820

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

The Emergency Services College website · Online service

The website contains information on the Emergency Services College, its operation, applying for training and studies.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

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Qualifications of a chimney sweep

Occupation description: Chimney sweeps carry out the chimney sweeping work referred to in the Rescue Act.

Published by: Emergency Services Academy Finland · Government organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: All Finland

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Description

Occupation description: Chimney sweeps carry out the chimney sweeping work referred to in the Rescue Act. Chimney sweeps clean and check the condition of the fireplace, chimney flue and their associated parts.

How to use it

Complete the online application https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/D0B4EF25EE77678E For more information, please contact us at kelpoisuuskoe@pelastusopisto.fi. ### Document requirements Please attach the following to your application: * diploma * transcript of study records * document proving nationality (such as an extract from the Population Information System or your passport’s biodata page) * document indicating a possible change of name If you are a citizen of an EU or EEA country and you are applying for recognition of your professional qualifications in an EU or EEA country, you may also need * a separate certificate of professional qualification, if such a certificate is issued in the country where you acquired a professional qualification (such as lärarlegitimation) * certificates of employment and certificates of life-long learning Make sure that you have all the necessary attachments in electronic format (a high-quality PDF or image file). Name the attachments clearly (such as diploma-bachelor.pdf, study-records-master.jpg, passport.pdf). ### Translations Obtain a translation of the document into Finnish, Swedish, or English if the original document's language is anything other than Finnish, Swedish, English, Icelandic, Norwegian, or Danish. The translation can be prepared in the language pair in question by a translator authorised in Finland or by an official translator authorised in the country of origin. The translation into English prepared by the party issuing the document is also accepted. You can find a list of authorised translators in Finland at https://akr.opintopolku.fi/akr/etusivu You can read more about the recognition of professional qualifications in rescue services at https://www.pelastusopisto.fi/pelastustoimen-ammattipatevyyksien-tunnustaminen/

Conditions

If you have obtained a qualification as a chimney sweep abroad, your qualification for the profession will be decided by the Emergency Services Academy Finland. You may qualify as a chimney sweep in Finland if you: • have completed qualifying training in another EU / EEA country or Switzerland, and • you are a citizen of an EU or EEA country or have a document that entitles you to be treated in the same way as EU citizens. You may also qualify as a chimney sweep in Finland if: • you are an EU or EEA national, • you have obtained a professional qualification outside the EU and the EEA, • your professional qualification is recognised in another Member State; and • you have worked in the profession for at least three years in the country where your professional qualification is recognised. You can contact the Emergency Services Academy Finland for more information on decision-making criteria.

Fee details

All solutions of the Emergency Services Academy Finland are subject to a fee. The fees are collected in two stages: A processing fee is charged before the processing begins. Once the decision has been made, a decision fee will be charged. You can find the valid processing and decision fees on the application forms.

Where and how to get help

The Emergency Services College website · Online service

The website contains information on the Emergency Services College, its operation, applying for training and studies.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Qualifications of crew members at rescue service sector

Crew members at rescue service sector extinguish fires, rescue people in accident situations and treat and transports patients for further treatment.

Published by: Emergency Services Academy Finland · Government organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: All Finland

About this service

Description

A crew member at rescue service sector, i.e. Rescuer is a professional with multiple skills in their field. They extinguish fires, rescue people in accident situations, treat and transport patients for further treatment and participate in maintaining alarm preparedness in station services. The work of the rescuer also includes more and more activities related to safety guidance, education and counselling for citizens, and in some areas also fire inspections and operational fire inspections.

How to use it

Conditions

If you have obtained a qualification as a crew member at rescue service sector abroad, your qualification for the profession will be decided by the Emergency Services Academy Finland. You may qualify as a crew member at rescue service sector in Finland if you: • have completed qualified training in another EU/EEA country or Switzerland, and • you are a citizen of an EU or EEA country or have a document that entitles you to be treated in the same way as EU citizens. You may also qualify as a crew member at rescue service sector in Finland if: • you are an EU or EEA national, • you have obtained a professional qualification outside the EU and the EEA, • your professional qualification is recognised in another Member State; and • you have worked in the profession for at least three years in the country where your professional qualification is recognised. You can contact the Emergency Services Academy Finland for more information on decision-making criteria.

Fee details

Where and how to get help

The Emergency Services College website · Online service

The website contains information on the Emergency Services College, its operation, applying for training and studies.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Qualifications of rescue service sector officers

Occupation description: Fire officers work in managerial positions in regional rescue departments.

Published by: Emergency Services Academy Finland · Government organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: All Finland

About this service

Description

Fire officer work in regional rescue departments in the managerial positions of the organisation and in various expert tasks requiring strong and internalised expertise in rescue operations, accident prevention or civil defence. The officers of rescue departments are expected to be able to act in both supervisory and expert roles. All officer positions emphasise interaction management, future competence and planning and development skills, comprehensive safety thinking and international competence. Fire officers are required to be able to diagnose and solve problems in several different ways, interaction skills, ability to work well under pressure and good learning skills. The official titles of the fire officers in regional rescue services include rescue manager, risk manager, regional head of fire department, fire inspector, head of preparedness, head of fire department, senior fire fighter and station manager.

How to use it

Complete the online application https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/D0B4EF25EE77678E For more information, please contact us at kelpoisuuskoe@pelastusopisto.fi. ### ### Document requirements Please attach the following to your application: * diploma * transcript of study records * document proving nationality (such as an extract from the Population Information System or your passport’s biodata page) * document indicating a possible change of name If you are a citizen of an EU or EEA country and you are applying for recognition of your professional qualifications in an EU or EEA country, you may also need * a separate certificate of professional qualification, if such a certificate is issued in the country where you acquired a professional qualification (such as lärarlegitimation) * certificates of employment and certificates of life-long learning Make sure that you have all the necessary attachments in electronic format (a high-quality PDF or image file). Name the attachments clearly (such as diploma-bachelor.pdf, study-records-master.jpg, passport.pdf). ### Translations Obtain a translation of the document into Finnish, Swedish, or English if the original document's language is anything other than Finnish, Swedish, English, Icelandic, Norwegian, or Danish. The translation can be prepared in the language pair in question by a translator authorised in Finland or by an official translator authorised in the country of origin. The translation into English prepared by the party issuing the document is also accepted. You can find a list of authorised translators in Finland at https://akr.opintopolku.fi/akr/etusivu You can read more about the recognition of professional qualifications in rescue services at https://www.pelastusopisto.fi/pelastustoimen-ammattipatevyyksien-tunnustaminen/

Conditions

If you have obtained a qualification as a fire officer abroad, your qualification for the profession will be decided by the Emergency Services Academy Finland. You may qualify as an officer at rescue services in Finland if you: • have completed qualified training in another EU/EEA country or Switzerland, and • you are a citizen of an EU or EEA country or have a document that entitles you to be treated in the same way as EU citizens. You may also qualify as an officer at rescue services in Finland if: • you are an EU or EEA national, • you have obtained a professional qualification outside the EU and the EEA, • your professional qualification is recognised in another Member State; and • you have worked in the profession for at least three years in the country where your professional qualification is recognised. You can contact the Emergency Services Academy Finland for more information on decision-making criteria.

Fee details

Where and how to get help

The Emergency Services College website · Online service

The website contains information on the Emergency Services College, its operation, applying for training and studies.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Qualifications of sub-officers at rescue service sector

Fire station deputy manager working in a sub-officer duty of a rescue department works as the supervisor of their shift.

Published by: Emergency Services Academy Finland · Government organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: All Finland

About this service

Description

Fire station deputy manager working in a sub-officer duty of a rescue department works as the supervisor of their shift, as the director of rescue operations, as a planner and trainer of training exercises, as a fire inspector and as educators and safety instructors. The fire station deputy manager leads the station service of their shift and is responsible for the planning and organisation of the station administration. A fire station deputy manager can also work as a head of a small fire station or as a responsible expert in the rescue department. In rescue operations, the fire station deputy manager leads the rescue unit, but also larger formations until the fire officer arrives at the site and assumes command responsibility. Competence is based on professional content competence, good management skills and continuous development of professional skills. The fire station deputy manager is also required to master interaction skills: a good work climate and good work motivation of shift staff form the basis for competence development.

How to use it

Conditions

If you have obtained a qualification as a sub-officer at rescue service sector abroad, your qualification for the profession will be decided by the Emergency Services Academy Finland. You may qualify as a sub-officer at rescue service sector in Finland if you: • have completed qualified training in another EU/EEA country or Switzerland, and • you are a citizen of an EU or EEA country or have a document that entitles you to be treated in the same way as EU citizens. You may also qualify as a sub-officer at rescue service sector in Finland if: • you are an EU or EEA national, • you have obtained a professional qualification outside the EU and the EEA, • your professional qualification is recognised in another Member State; and • you have worked in the profession for at least three years in the country where your professional qualification is recognised. You can contact the Emergency Services Academy Finland for more information on decision-making criteria.

Fee details

Where and how to get help

The Emergency Services College website · Online service

The website contains information on the Emergency Services College, its operation, applying for training and studies.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Training for civil preparedness

Preparedness training and international rescue operations

Published by: Emergency Services Academy Finland · Government organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: All Finland

About this service

Description

### Preparedness training Preparedness training is a statutory task of the Emergency Services College. Its purpose is to train public administration actors for abnormal and emergency conditions, ensuring that they can carry out their tasks without disruptions also under such circumstances. Preparedness training includes training for civil defence personnel and training that promotes preparedness, and it is provided to municipalities and federations of municipalities, centres for economic development, transport and the environment, regional state administrative agencies, rescue departments and the defensive forces. For example, the basic course on emergency planning for municipalities and regional preparedness exercises are provided in preparedness training. We organise tailored training based on the requirements. ### International rescue operations International rescue operations mean assistance in a situation where the state that has encountered a natural or man-made disaster is unable to manage with its own resources and requests international assistance. The Emergency Services College is responsible for the training, recruitment, equipment and assignment of experts to international rescue operations. The Emergency Services College organises training for international rescue services in Finland and sends experts of rescue services and other fields to international training.

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Pelastusopiston kurssitarjonta · Website

Täydennys-, varautumis-, sopimushenkilöstön ja kansainvälisen pelastustoiminnan koulutusten kurssitarjonta ja sähköinen ilmoittautuminen.

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Finnish

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

The Emergency Services College website · Online service

The website contains information on the Emergency Services College, its operation, applying for training and studies.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Tutkimus-, kehittämis- ja innovaatiopalvelut

Pelastusopiston tutkimus-, kehittämis- ja innovaatiopalvelut eli TKI-palvelut vastaa koko pelastustoimen tutkimuksen koordinoinnista Suomessa.

Published by: Emergency Services Academy Finland · Government organisation

Description language: Finnish

Coverage: All Finland

About this service

Description

Pelastusopiston tutkimus-, kehittämis- ja innovaatiopalvelut eli TKI-palvelut vastaa koko pelastustoimen tutkimuksen koordinoinnista Suomessa. Tehtäviin kuuluu analysoida pelastusalan TKI-tarpeita, koota tietoa tutkimuksista seuraamalla ja tekemällä tarvittaessa yhteenvetoja kotimaisista ja ulkomaisista tutkimushankkeista sekä tehdä TKI-hankkeita niin itsenäisesti kuin yhteistyössä sidosryhmien kanssa. Erityisenä painopisteenä on edesauttaa tutkimustulosten hyödynnettävyyttä pelastustoimessa muun muassa integroimalla tutkimustulokset Pelastusopiston opetussisältöihin. Pelastusopisto vastaa pelastustoimen tilastotuotannosta ja siihen liittyvän toimenpiderekisterin tietojärjestelmän (PRONTO) teknisestä ylläpidosta. ### Hanketoiminta Olemme verkostoituneet useisiin yhteishankkeisiin ja työryhmiin lukuisten tahojen kanssa. Yhteistyömuotoja ovat muun muassa tieteelliset tutkimukset, tutkimushankkeet, tilatut selvitykset sekä pienimuotoiset testit ja polttokokeet. ### Testaus- ja polttokoetoiminta Tarjoamme yrityksille, oppilaitoksille, tutkimuslaitoksille sekä viranomaisille monipuoliset ja asiakkaan tarpeisiin soveltuvat palvelut tuotetestauksiin sekä polttokoe- ja testaustoimintaan. Lisäksi tarjoamme asiakkaillemme erilaisia asiantuntijapalveluita. Tuotetestauksissa ja polttokokeissa hyödynnetään asiakkaan tarpeiden mukaisesti Pelastusopiston sammutus- ja pelastuskalustoa sekä harjoitusalueen tiloja. ### Pelastustoimen tutkimuspäivät Järjestämme vuosittain pelastustoimen tutkimuspäivät. Päivien aikana käydään keskustelua pelastustoimen tutkimuksen ajankohtaisista asioista, ennakoidaan tulevaa sekä jaetaan tietoa TKI-hankkeista.

Fee details

Osa palveluista on maksutonta, mutta esimerkiksi testaus- ja polttokoetoiminta ja aineistojen poiminta on maksullista. Pelastusopiston verkkosivujen kautta saat lisätietoja.

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Pronto online-tilastot · Website

Pelastustoimen tilastot

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Finnish

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

The Emergency Services College website · Online service

The website contains information on the Emergency Services College, its operation, applying for training and studies.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Tutkintokoulutus

Pelastusopiston yhteystiedot →

Pelastusopistossa voit suorittaa hätäkeskuspäivystäjätutkinnon, pelastajatutkinnon, alipäällystötutkinnon tai pelastusalan päällystötutkinnon (AMK).

Published by: Emergency Services Academy Finland · Government organisation

Description language: Finnish

Coverage: All Finland

About this service

Description

Pelastusopistossa voit suorittaa hätäkeskuspäivystäjätutkinnon, pelastajatutkinnon, alipäällystötutkinnon tai pelastusalan päällystötutkinnon (AMK). ### Hätäkeskuspäivystäjätutkinto (90 op) Hätäkeskuspäivystäjän koulutusohjelma on Pelastusopiston (Kuopio) sekä Poliisiammattikorkeakoulun (Tampere) ja Hätäkeskuslaitoksen suunnittelema kokonaisuus, joka johtaa hätäkeskuspäivystäjäntutkintoon. Opintojen laajuus on 90 opintopistettä ja ne kestävät 1,5 vuotta. Tutkinto antaa kelpoisuuden päätoimisiin hätäkeskuspäivystäjän virkoihin. Opetus, majoitus ja ruokailut ovat opiskelijalle pääosin maksuttomia. ### Pelastajatutkinto (90 op) Opiskelu pelastajatutkinnossa kestää kolme lukukautta (1,5 v). Tutkinto antaa kelpoisuuden pelastuslaitosten miehistötason tehtäviin (pelastaja/palomies). Opiskelu on pääsääntöisesti lähiopiskelua. ### Alipäällystötutkinto (60 op) Pelastustoimen alipäällystön ammatillinen peruskoulutus opiskellaan kaksi lukukautta kestävässä alipäällystön koulutusohjelmassa. Tutkinnon suorittaminen antaa kelpoisuuden hakea pelastuslaitosten alipäällystövirkoja. Opiskelija voi jatkaa opintojaan myös palopäällystön koulutusohjelmassa AmkA-linjalla Pelastusalan päällystötutkintoon (AMK). Alipäällystötutkinnon opetussuunnitelma perustuu näkemykseen alipäällystön monipuolistuvista tehtävistä alueellisessa pelastustoimessa. Tutkinnon keskeisimmät opintokokonaisuudet ovat onnettomuuksien ehkäisy, pelastustoiminnan johtaminen, väestönsuojelu sekä opinnäytetyöopinnot. ### Pelastusalan päällystötutkinto (240 op AMK) Pelastusalan päällystötutkinto (AMK) antaa valmiudet pelastus- ja turvallisuusalalla toimivan organisaation esimies- ja johtotehtäviin sekä vahvaa ja soveltavaa ammattiosaamista edellyttäviin vaativiin asiantuntijatehtäviin sekä kansallisesti että kansainvälisesti. Tutkinnon painopisteet ovat pelastustoiminnan johtamisvalmiudet, riskienhallinta ja turvallisuusjohtaminen, onnettomuuksien ehkäisy ja varautuminen. Tämän lisäksi tutkinto antaa valmiudet hyvään hallintoon ja henkilöstöjohtamiseen. Pelastusalan päällystötutkinnon (AMK) opetus järjestetään Pelastusopistossa Kuopiossa. Tutkinnonanto-oikeus on Poliisiammattikorkeakoululla. Tutkinnon voi suorittaa joko päivä (AmkN)- tai monimuoto-opintoina (AmkA). Monimuoto-opintoihin hakijalla on oltava suoritettuina sekä pelastaja- että alipäällystötutkinnot.

Where and how to get help

Pelastusopisto · Visit in person

Pelastusopiston opetus-, hallinto- ja majoitustilat

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Hulkontie 83 70820

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

The Emergency Services College website · Online service

The website contains information on the Emergency Services College, its operation, applying for training and studies.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Pelastusopiston harjoitusalue · Visit in person

Pelastusopiston harjoitusalueella on mahdollisuudet toteuttaa turvallisesti käytännön harjoituksia mahdollisimman todenmukaisissa oloissa.

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Korvaharju 97 71520

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Tutkintokoulutusten sähköinen haku · Online service

Palvelussa voi hakea Pelastusopiston hätäkeskuspäivystäjä-, pelastaja- ja alipäällystötutkintokoulutukseen sekä pelastusalan päällystötutkintoon (AMK)

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

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