Welcome to Meriturva's fire training. Please read these instructions before your course.
Meriturva's Fire Training Unit is located in Kirkkonummi, in the Upinniemi Garrison area. Map and directions can be found at from the contact page.
At the entrance gate to the area, wait for our instructor at the parking lot. The instructor will pick up those arriving by car at 8:20 AM and those arriving by public transport at 8:30 AM.
In case the group has a permanent access pass to the Upinniemi Garrison area regardless of participation in the Meriturva's course, the instructor will not come to pick you up at the gate, but you can go directly to the Fire Training Unit and wait for the instructor in the main lobby.
Remember to take your photo ID with you! Foregners need to take a passport.
When driving in the Upinniemi garrison area, you must strictly observe the speed limits. Parking in the garrison area is only allowed in the parking areas!
Fire Training Unit's guest parking is located behind the training building. Eight electric car charging points (22 kW, Type 2) are available to customers and are charged using the Card Charge app.
The training starts at 8:30. Depending on f the training and the size of the group, the length of the day will vary. However, we aim to finish by 16:00.
Those arriving by car are kindly asked to take into account the morning traffic in southern Finland.
Training usually involves physical exertion. It is therefore important that the participant is in good health. Basically, a normally fit participant will pass the training.
If you are unsure whether your health is good enough to participate in the course, or if you are pregnant, please discuss with your doctor whether you can participate in the training. You may not participate in the course while under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances. For more information about the content and level of difficulty of the course, please contact the Course Coordinator.
The participants assess their own health in the Participation Form before the course. The personnel of Meriturva have the right to refuse a person's participation in the training due to health or other reasons.
The Fire Training Unit will provide the students with a fire-fighting suit.
Take with You
We recommend bringing along spare clothing in case your clothes become sooty or wet. In the cold season, it is advisable to wear underclothes that are sufficiently warm.
There are two changing rooms with lockers for the use of trainees. Valuables should be left at home, as Meriturva is not responsible for items lost in lockers or other areas. If you require more privacy than usual or a gender-neutral changing room, please contact us before arriving at the course.
Filming is prohibited in the Upinniemi garrison area and also in the Fire Training Unit. However, filming in the Meriturva's premises and training area is subject to permission of Meriturva's staff.
Students can usually dine at the Garrison Restaurant Ankkuri. For more information on accommodation options, see here.
It is of utmost importance always to follow staff's instructions at Meriturva's premises. Visitors are responsible for any damage they may cause to Meriturva or other visitors. If you notice any defects or deficiencies please report them to Meriturva personnel immediately.
All foreign persons and foreign ships and vessels are bound to follow the Government of Finland Ruling 318 / 90 while entering or moving inside the Sea Defence Areas. According to these demands is that a foreigner must possess a pass granted by control and surveillance personnel. Additionally they shall also carry their own passport or reliable identification card. The pass granted is personal.
A separate visit permit for a foreign person will be applied upon the course registration. The application must be done at least two weeks before the start of the course, thus foreign citizens must register for the course well in advance. A foreign citizen must also carry a passport to gain access to the area.
Meriturva Maritime Safety Training Centre does not have a separate accident insurance for those participating in training. The participants must always be covered by their employer, the State Treasury or other insurance policy. Please make sure that your insurance coverage is in order before the beginning of the training.
Those studying at their employer's expense are covered by their employer's statutory accident insurance in accordance with the "Workers' Compensation Act" (459/2015).
The State Treasury covers students of state-owned educational institutions. Those that participate in the course at their own expense are also considered covered by the State Treasury's policy. Compensation may be paid to the aforementioned persons in accordance with the "Act on Compensation for Accidents Occurring in Work-like Conditions while Studying" (460/2015). Students from other than state-owned educational institutions are covered by their own educational institution's insurance policy.
By a decision of the Ministry of Education and Culture (VN/9331/2022-OKM-1), Meriturva Maritime Safety Training Centre has the right to organise advanced or supplementary vocational training in accordance with Section 8 of the "Act on Vocational Education and Training" (531/2017).
Accidents caused by an error or negligence of a government official will be handled in accordance with the "Act on State Indemnity Operations" (978/2014) and the "Tort Liability Act" (412/1974).
Please note! In training organised by third parties, responsibilities will be defined in a separate facility rental agreement.
The course fee is paid online upon registration. Meriturva's contract customers can also pay by invoice. The invoice will be sent to the given billing address after the course. The participant in the course is responsible for the accuracy of the billing information and for having a valid commitment from the customer company. The participant is responsible for the fees billed afterwards if the company refuses to pay the invoice.
All cancellations must be made no later than two weeks before the course begins. For any cancellation performed at a later date, we will charge 50% of the price of the course. If a person who has registered for a course does not show up and has not cancelled the reservation, we will charge the full price of the course.
Cancellations must be made using the edit link in the confirmation message or by email to info@meriturva.fi. By cancellation of a prepaid course a cancellation fee of 25 € will be withheld.
If a student is dissatisfied with the assessment of his/her coursework, he/she has the right to request a correction from Meriturva orally or in writing within 14 days of becoming aware of the results of the assessment. Written requests for rectification should be sent to kirjaamo@meriturva.fi with the heading Request for rectification. Meriturva will issue a decision on the request for rectification within a reasonable time.
