Emergency Services College
The Emergency Services College (ESC) situated in Kuopio, Finland provides education and training in civil protection under the supervision of the Ministry of the Interior. The College provides basic vocational training and further training in rescue services, preparedness training for authorities and persons responsible for civil defense and critical infrastructure and international civil protection training.
All vocational qualifications in Finland in the field of rescue services are awarded by the Emergency Services College. A matriculation examination or vocational qualification is a prerequisite for admission to an educational programme leading to a professional qualification in rescue services.
Fire Fighter Diploma qualifies the holder for full-time staff positions in fire and rescue services. Emergency Response Centre Operator Diploma qualifies the holder for full-time ERC operator positions. Sub-officer’s Diploma qualifies the holder for sub-officer positions. Persons undertaking a Fire Officer’s Training Programme (Bachelor of Engineering) are qualified for rescue service fire officer positions. Fire officers work in various management, development, planning, training, and specialist tasks. The fire officer training is provided in collaboration with Savonia Polytechnic.
Mission Statement
The Emergency Services College will improve the well-being of people and the society by enhancing the competence of the emergency services.
Contact
- Organization name: Emergency Services College (Pelastusopisto)
- Full address: P.O. Box 1122, FI-70821 Kuopio, Finland
- Street: Hulkontie 83
- City: Kuopio
- Postal code: 70820
- Nation: Finland
- Web site: www.pelastusopisto.fi
