Poland starts new training drill for Ukrainian firefighters
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On Monday, July 10, training for Ukrainian volunteer firefighters in Poland took its start.
Ukrainian specialists will learn new skills in Polish training fields free of charge.
What is the problem?
Ukrainian rescuers have been working in extreme conditions since the beginning of Russia's large-scale war
They keep performing the same missions, but the scope and complexity of the work have changed, especially regarding rubble removal and evacuation of civilians.
The volume of tasks for pyrotechnics has increased drastically. The total area of mined territories in Ukraine due to Russian hostilities is 174 thousand square kilometers, which is twice the size of Austria.
The staff of pyrotechnic units has increased from 600 to 1000 people, with this number constantly increasing. Certain specifics have also been implemented, such as evacuating and providing medical assistance.
The war has increased the number of panic attitudes among citizens, which Ukrainian psychologists have learned to work with.
The rescuers also gained vast experience in the engineering field. They learned to handle engineering machines after the Russian explosions. They mastered work with explosive items they had never even found before.
What is the solution?
"On July 10, the Training Center of the Voivodeship Command of the State Fire Service of the Republic of Poland in Olsztyn hosted the grand opening of a course for ten volunteer firefighters from the Rivne region. The event was attended by the Chief Commandant of the State Fire Service of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Bartkowiak," the statement says.
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How does it work?
The course aims to provide knowledge and skills related to firefighting.
Ukrainian rescuers thanked the initiatives, as volunteers from Ukraine have the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills that will serve to protect people and property. Such boot camps allow for the exchange of experience between Polish and Ukrainian volunteer groups, which contributes to improving fire safety in the communities of both countries.
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