Sweden's civil service organization, MCF, has initiated a training program for individuals with prior experience in rescue services, aiming to expand its ranks amidst new civil duty requirements. As of now, around 1,200 people have been trained since the civil obligation was put in place in 2024, and MCF's education chief, Per Hulling, has stated that the goal is to train a total of 3,000 people. The training involves ten days of simulations designed to prepare participants for various extreme scenarios that rescue services could face, such as explosions or severe forest fires.

This new program emphasizes not only traditional fire-fighting techniques but also the handling of other risks, notably unexploded ammunition and other warfare-related challenges. Hulling indicates that, while the training is intensive, the personnel drafted under this civil service obligation will only be called into action during times of war, which limits their operational utility during peacetime emergencies like large-scale disasters.

Furthermore, 2024 marks the return of youth conscription for civil duties after a hiatus, showcasing a shift in Sweden's approach to civil defense. The initiative reflects a growing concern over preparedness for potential crises, signaling a proactive stance in equipping the rescue service for a wide array of challenges while also engaging the younger population in civil responsibilities, despite the focus being primarily on wartime scenarios.