The Vest-Finnmark Civil Defence District is headquartered in Hammerfest and is part of the Norwegian Civil Defence. The district's mission is to contribute to civil security and preparedness in the region, and works with prevention, emergency planning and crisis management. This includes training volunteers and cooperation with local authorities and other actors in emergency management.
The Civil Defence District also participates in exercises and training to ensure that both employees and volunteers are well prepared for various crisis situations. Through their work, they contribute to strengthening the local community and increasing the safety of the population. The district is an important resource in the work of handling emergencies and disasters in Finnmark.