Welcome on board for 112 Day!
112 Day is a national theme day emphasising the importance of safety in people’s everyday lives. Each year 112 Day is celebrated on 11 February all over Finland. This tradition was introduced in 1997. Read more »
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7.2.2013112 Day: Everyday Heroes: looking after their own and others’ safety
Focusing on Everyday Heroes, 112 Day is celebrated every year on 11 February. Over the years, celebration of the Everyday Hero has become the most notable and visible safety partnership campaign in Finland. This year’s national Everyday Hero is Tiina Koivula from Teuva.
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Tiina Koivula, Everyday Hero: The wellbeing of the elderly is everything
“I’m at a loss for words,” said Tiina Koivula when she was informed of her nomination as Everyday Hero of the Year 2013. She is matron and caretaker of the row houses that belong to Teuvan vanhustenkotiyhdistys, the Teuva old people’s homes association; she is responsible for the day-to-day wellbeing and safety of about 50 elderly residents.
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Patrons of 112 Day:
The patrons of 112 Day are Päivi Räsänen, Minister of the Interior, and Paula Risikko, Minister of Health and Social Services. 112 Day will be celebrated again in February. Read more »
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