Rescue service professionals

VAKE has diverse work opportunities for rescue service professionals, whether you’re just starting your career or already an experienced veteran. 

In addition to Vantaa and Kerava, rescue service professionals work around the clock in the wellbeing services county of Central Uusimaa, for the common safety of about 470,000 residents.

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Central Uusimaa Rescue Services

The Central Uusimaa Rescue Department operates in eight municipalities near major transport routes and an international airport. 

We employ around 500 safety professionals, including 

  • fire fighters
  • fire chiefs
  • paramedics 
  • medical supervisors
  • situation centre duty officers
  • fitters
  • fire inspectors
  • fire protection engineers
  • safety trainers
  • civil protection and preparedness experts.

Our work centres around accident prevention, rescue operations and emergency care. We are also in charge of preparedness and civil protection tasks. 

With us, you get to work for the security of our society.