Editorial
Western allies developed the first massive anthrax weapons during World War II. Biological weapons are two-edged swords, Kimmo Kontio
Anthrax ‘jokes’ caused a lot of work for fire brigades, Risto K. Järvinen
Dreadful death toll at the WTC: A fire chief, 250 firemen and 92 other rescue-crew members, Juhani Katajamäki
The Finnish Central Organzation for Rescue Services (SPEK) preparing for new challenges, Juhani Katajamäki
Splashes
Big brother is watching you, Juhani Katajamäki
Regional rescue services
Education and guidance work take shape. Stepping up preventive work in regional rescue departments, Liisa Joutsi
Regional division of rescue services from the viewpoint of cooperation between organizations. The most efficient administration model is based on the core municipality, Tuomo Karjalainen
Tuomo Karjalainen is convinced that the most efficient way of handling the administration of regional rescue services is based on a model in which one of the municipalities in the rescue service area is responsible for arranging all the rescue services in the area. He believes that this ‘core municipality model’ is more economical and operationally better than one lead by a joint municipal board.
Regional rescue services led by a core municipality are being started in Pirkanmaa, Juhani Katajamäki
Regionalization will demand good marketing, Vesa Toikka
Kari Lehtokangas is the new Chairman of the Finnish Association of Fire Chiefs, Juhani Katajamäki
Three men with a vision of a joint nautical chart, Vesa Toikka
Is it wise to sacrifice the best fireman as chief? VT
Do not compare yourself with others, improve your own skills, VT
Direction of change, Marco Krogars
Testing of fire alarms demands time and money, VT
Finnish Association of Firemen (SPAL) demands cooperation between the trade unions in the field, Juhani Katajamäki
A fire chief’s work and career, VIII. Channels for the supervision of interests and success in representation, Reijo Tolppi
Ambulance services
Ideas on ambulance services in Kajaani. Visions, targets and planning produce the desired results, Hannu Mylly
Quality is a basic requirement – not an optional extra - in the Helsinki emergency care system, Taisto Hakala
Entrepreneur of the Year award for the largest ambulance manufacturer in Scandinavia, Vesa Toikka
The Helsinki International Safety and Security Fair, FinnSec 2001, attracted 12,000 visitors
Finnish Railways get new equipment trailers for controlling dangerous substances, Arto Taskinen
Public relations are part of operational activities, JK
New equipment for fire protection and rescue
Thoughts of an idler
Jammu
Cover: After the terrorist attacks in September, anthrax infections through the mail started to emerge in the United States. The threat was taken seriously all over the world. The photograph shows a suspicious letter being collected from the mail centre at Sanoma WSOY in Helsinki on Wednesday, October 13. Photo: Lehtikuva/Pasi Autio.