1. Peter Johansson, CEO Fire and Rescue services department
Preparation for extreme weather conditions in Itä- Uusimaa Rescue services
Peter Johansson, CEO Fire and Rescue services department

2. Rearrangement of the Finnish rescue services
Background
Legislative change in 2002 about the rescue areas
Biggest operational change in the history of rescue services
Led to a new organizational structure in rescue services
Till the year 2003 over 400 municipal fire and rescue forces
As the out come of the new legislation 22 municipal rescue services/ rescue areas since 2004
In 2015 decision of regional government reform starting from 2019,
Healthcare, social services, rescue services, regional development, etc. will be the responsibility of the 18 counties

3. The future of Rescue Services
18 rescue services, responsibility of the counties
Uusimaa one, 16 milj inhabitants
1700 full time personnel
1700 part time/volunteer personnel
Biggest in Scandinavia

4. 22 Regional
Rescue Services
in Finland

5. Particular features of Itä-Uusimaa Rescue Area
Half of Finland’s nuclear power plants
The biggest refinery area in Scandinavia
Major part of Finland’s oil and chemical production
Finland’s biggest harbor measured in tons
An internationally remarkable oil transport route close to the coastline
Highway E18 from Turku to Saint Petersburg

6. Preparing for extreme weather conditions
Legislation
Management system
Technical equipment
Training
Bilateral or multilateral agreements
HNS guidelines

7. Rescue Act Section 34 Command of rescue operations
Unless otherwise agreed, the officer in charge of rescue operations comes from the rescue service region where the accident or dangerous situation began. The command of rescue operations rests with rescue authorities.

8. Command of rescue operations in situations involving cooperation
Rescue Act Section 35
Command of rescue operations in situations involving cooperation
If authorities from more than one sector take part in rescue operations, the officer in charge of the rescue operations is in overall charge of the situation (OCRO).
The officer in overall charge of the situation is responsible for maintaining the situation picture and for coordinating the operations. Units from different sectors work under the direction of their own command so that, in overall terms, the measures they take help to combat the consequences of the accident or the situation in an effective manner.
The officer in overall charge of the situation may appoint a management group with representatives of the authorities, agencies and voluntary units taking part in the operations as its members and invite experts to provide assistance.

9. Management system STATION 10 (PORVOO) IU P30 IU P101 CHIEF ON CALL
LOVIISA NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
FORTUM P5
CHIEF ON CALL
IU P20
STATION 20 (SIPOO)
IU P201
STATION 30 (LOVIISA)
IU P301
STATION 10 (PORVOO)
IU P30
IU P101
LAPINJÄRVI
IU P43
KILPILAHTI REFINARY AREA
NESTE OIL P30

10. Technical preparedness
Forwarders, of one with cutting ability
High Capacity Pumps, l/min
Hydro copters
Tents with heaters, beds, foldable water containers

11. Tools

12. Benefits of forwarders
Securing contingency after storms
Ability to remove trees from the roads
Ability to remove trees from electrical cables
Ability to assist people trapped by fallen trees or high water (flooding's)

13. Training
Exercises, together with other authorities or Fire Rescue Services alone
Examples:
- Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant every 3 yrs.
Defense forces-FRS
Rail safety authorities-FRS
Agreement between DF and Fingrid regarding FRS requesting for assistance for a private company
European Civil Protection Mechanism trained personnel

14. Agreements Agreements of cooperation without borders within Uusimaa
The Defense Forces have to take part in rescue operations according to the law, but some additional agreement between FRS and DF are made
Plans of a national portal of specialized equipment and specialized personnel

15. Host Nation Support HNS
According to National HNS Guidelines, if we need international assistance, Liaison Officers for incoming modules are taken from the pool of experts

16. Thank You for Your Attention!
Peter Johansson