The report says the number and location of rescue units in the area is not enough. In addition, the time needed to reach accident scenes has clearly increased since last year.
Helsinki is classed as a first degree risk area including specific hotspots such as the metro, large hotels, ferry ships as well as large care and maintenance centres.
The number of functions carried out by rescue services has also increased. Back in 1996, they had about three emergencies to deal with every hour during peak periods. By 2004, this figure had doubled.
The report proposes additional rescue units and staff for the city. Poor departure punctuality should also be investigated.
Deputy Mayor Pekka Sauri says the city authorities will discuss the matter next week. He claims poor rescue performance results from government measures that have forced local authorities to implement across the board savings. However, action must be taken to improve the emergency services, Sauri adds.