The Fire Protection Fund may grant funding for projects and activities that prevent fires and promote rescue services.
The Käpy palaa safety communications campaign has received funding from the Fire Protection Fund.
Johanna Herrala
Secretary General, Doctor of Technology, Master of Social Sciences
Ministry of the Interior, Fire Protection Fund
Preventing wildfires and the damage they cause is an important part of rescue services’ accident prevention work. Most wildfires are caused by human activity, and many could be prevented. That is why the Partnership Network of Finnish Rescue Departments supports the #käpypalaa campaign, which raises awareness of responsible fire use and how easily a wildfire can start.
Wildfires endanger people, property and the environment and place an increasing burden on rescue services. Safety education for young people is especially important, as responsible habits learned early in life last a lifetime. The #käpypalaa campaign supports rescue departments’ accident prevention work and provides practical tools for safety communications.
Together with other organizations, we can influence attitudes and behaviour so that everyone understands their responsibility for protecting the environment and the safety of others. Even small actions can prevent major accidents.
Oona Höök
Safety Communications Specialist
Partnership Network of Finnish Rescue Departments
Metsähallitus manages, uses and protects state-owned land and waters – nearly one-third of Finland. National parks, hiking areas and multiple-use forests provide excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Our goal is that people of all ages use shared natural areas responsibly and respectfully. An important resource is the Luontoon service maintained by Metsähallitus, which provides information on destinations, routes, wildfire warnings and fire-related restrictions.
Safe fire use in designated areas is a valuable skill for all hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The Käpy palaa project promotes exactly these skills.
Liina Aulin
Director of Communications
Metsähallitus
”At SPEK, our vision is that Finland is a safe and resilient society. Safety education for primary school pupils is an important part of building a safe society. The #käpypalaa campaign helps ensure that today’s children and young people become responsible adults who know how to prevent wildfires.
A major wildfire can start from even a small act of carelessness. Hot and dry periods are increasing the risk of large wildfires in Finland as well. Therefore, it is important that children and young people know how wildfires start, when and where fire can be used in nature, and how to handle fire safely.”
Helena Grönstrand
Communications Manager
Finnish National Rescue Association (SPEK)
For many people, making a fire is no longer an everyday skill. The #käpypalaa campaign teaches young people how to use fire independently and responsibly.
Making an open fire is prohibited when a wildfire warning is in effect. The Finnish Meteorological Institute issues wildfire warnings by region, and in northern Finland by municipality. Conditions can vary significantly from place to place, and the person who lights the fire is always responsible for its safe use and extinguishing.
Tuomo Bergman
Meteorologist
Finnish Meteorological Institute
Teaching children and young people how to use fire safely is extremely important. One of the ideals of scouting is to love nature and protect the environment, and even the youngest scouts learn safe fire handling.
Skills learned in childhood last a lifetime, and together we can ensure that our hiking and camping areas remain safe for future generations.
Sylvi Otranen
Volunteer Support Specialist
Scouts and Guides of Finland
We live in a very safe country where natural disasters often feel distant. Nevertheless, we all have a responsibility to take care of Finland’s nature and resources. The #käpypalaa campaign addresses an important issue that every citizen should understand from a young age.
Responsibility and nature are important themes in Ocean’s daily operations, and we are proud to support this campaign.
Simon Hellman
Marketing and Planning Manager
Ocean Outdoor Finland
Whenever people discuss what is best about Finland, nature is often mentioned first. It is a place where we can relax and spend our free time, and that is why we also have a responsibility to take good care of it.
We are delighted to be part of the #käpypalaa campaign, which promotes responsible enjoyment of nature.
Antti Haikala
Toimitusjohtaja
Anima Vitae
To balance my computer work, I enjoy spending time in nature, especially from spring to autumn. During summer, my family and I often go camping together.
While building the Käpy palaa website, I also refreshed my own knowledge of safe fire handling. It has been interesting to explore the wildfire warning data provided by the Finnish Meteorological Institute.
It is important that our children learn how to handle fire safely and pay attention to wildfire warnings. Let us adults make sure we know the rules as well.
Olli Kuopila
Technical Developer and Graphic Designer of the Käpy palaa Website
Knockout
In nature I taste, smell, move, sleep outdoors and breathe. I make a campfire and observe both near and far. A connection with nature and outdoor skills improve well-being.
Well-being is safety. #käpypalaa – and I am involved!
Brita Somerkoski
Adjunct Professor, Senior Researcher
Department of Teacher Education, Rauma
University of Turku
