Health and Safety Services for the Film and Television Industry

Through careful, personalized pre-planning and in-depth knowledge of the industry and the Finnish environment, we proactively minimize production risks. On location, our healthcare professionals ensure safety is seamlessly managed.

Set medic in a helicopter.

Location Medic Finland provides high-quality, customized healthcare services for film and TV productions. Our specialty lies in on-set medical services, where healthcare professionals ensure safety is seamlessly managed on location. We also emphasize meticulous pre-planning to minimize the need for emergency care or other healthcare services during production.

With over two decades of experience in the film and TV industry, combined with an in-depth understanding of Finland’s diverse environments, we are a unique partner for productions. From the serene lakescapes of the south to the Arctic landscapes of Lapland—under scorching heat or freezing cold—we adapt to the specific safety requirements of every production. We also work fluently with international productions, bringing experience in multilingual and multicultural settings.

Safety is a cornerstone of any successful production. Our goal is to enable production teams to work in a safe and interruption-free environment, ensuring the best possible outcome. We work closely with other professionals and service providers in the industry. Our partners include Make Mama Proud Oy, offering high-quality location scouting services, and Racing Rescue Finland Oy, specializing in rescue and emergency medical services. These and other collaborations enable us to provide comprehensive and flexible solutions tailored to a wide range of production safety needs.

Location Medic Finland is a nationally registered and fully insured private healthcare provider company. Self-monitoring plans and other documentation are available upon request.

Our Services for Film and TV Productions

  • Safety Pre-Planning. In collaboration with the production team, we identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and plan the necessary healthcare and safety services. We ensure that all practical arrangements are in place before filming begins.
  • On-Location Healthcare Services. Our set medic services deliver customized healthcare solutions tailored to the production's needs. From individual first aid providers to specialized physicians, our experienced professionals ensure safety in all conditions.
  • Production Support Services. Sometimes productions require specialized expertise, such as water rescue, diving support, or firefighting readiness. In certain cases, an ambulance or an all-terrain evacuation vehicle may be necessary. We utilize our extensive partner network to provide high-quality support services tailored to each production’s unique requirements.
  • Crew Training. We offer first aid and safety training specifically designed for film and TV production environments. Emergency first aid and other essential safety skills are vital components of a crew’s comprehensive expertise.
  • Crisis Management and Debriefing Services. We provide support for managing unexpected situations and offer psychological debriefing services to ensure the well-being of the production team.
  • Weather Management Guidance. We advise productions on operating in particularly challenging weather conditions, such as extreme cold, heat, or damp environments.
  • Risk Simulations. We design and conduct simulation exercises to test the production team’s preparedness for emergency situations.
Tapio Sovijärvi

The founder and head of Location Medic Finland, Tapio Sovijärvi, oversees both the planning and practical implementation of health and safety for productions. Tapio holds a Master’s degree in Emergency Care (YAMK) and is a licensed Advanced Care Paramedic and Registered Nurse. He works as a paramedic and field commander at the Länsi-Uusimaa Rescue Department in Espoo, Finland’s second-largest city, both in ambulances and specialized field commander units.

Tapio has extensive experience operating in extraordinary and challenging environments, including humanitarian crisis zones and remote locations such as the Peruvian mountains. In addition to his medical career, he has over 20 years of experience in the television industry as a cinematographer and technical producer. His portfolio includes several award-winning series and documentary films, as well as consulting for Finnish drama series and films on emergency medical care.

Contact us

Location Medic Finland

Location Medic Finland

+358-40-7173 040
tapio.sovijarvi@locationmedic.fi
www.locationmedic.fi

Rakuniitynkuja 10 A
01690 Vantaa, Finland
VAT number: FI17500773 

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