For Euro 2012 we should build not only motorways and stadiums, but we should also create a system of counteracting terrorist threats, claims Krzysztof Liedel, head of the Counter-Terrorism Department of the Ministry of Interior and Administration, and a member of a permanent expert group of the Inter-departmental Group on Terrorist Threats. (own info)
Arsonist Train
It is 16 April, almost 3pm. The afternoon passenger train no. 90121 from Bydgoszcz to Chojnice runs through the Cekcyna area. The engine driver who is observing the track does not notice sparks falling from the blocked wheels of the last carriage direct onto the bone dry grass growing next to the railway track. This leads to seven bigger and over ten smaller seats of fire on the distance of 20 km, posing a threat for a forest complex, a liquid fuel station and an LPG station in Tuchola and an old railway station in Żalno. By Krzysztof Łangowski
Action Finished With Applause
The rescuers' skills, well-defined tactical concept of the rescue operations commander, great coordination with the cooperating services and excellent rescue equipment - all these helped to save a 14-year-old boy from a mortal danger. Report by Wojciech Rapka
To Look Before You Leap
How to estimate the number of vehicles necessary on given area in a rescue system? Developed calculation method can be easily introduced and used as a tool supporting the planning of rescue services' equipment. By Jacek Borowiak
How Do the Others Do That: Who's Afraid of Maria?
At the end of May in Warsaw there was a news item about an explosion of the only Polish nuclear reactor in ¦wierk. It turned out to be a rumour, just like all identical news items in the past. Those acquainted with atomism know that the explosion of the Maria reactor is simply physically impossible; but, unfortunately, this is not common knowledge. Such an ignorance and social phobias based on that ignorance may lead to the greatest threats to ¦wierk. (own info)
ERadioactivity Quantities
Radiation, radioactivity, irradiation, contamination, radiation dose etc. - we use those terms increasingly often, both in everyday life and in rescue work. The reason for that is the fact that radioactivity is used in an increasing number of fields, mostly in medicine, chemistry, biology, archeology, industry, Earth science, and in producing electricity. Even if you are not professionally involved with the issues of ionizing radiation, it is worth to organize the knowledge about the basic problems of physics and nuclear technology, starting with the used quantities and their units. By Włodzimierz Wątor
Through Dracula's Land
The last days of March and the first few of April I spent with my friends in Romania, a very picturesque country, EU member state since 1 January. For ten days we traveled the length and breadth of the country, saw its historic sites and admired landscapes. But breathtaking views and fascinating buildings from the past and present are not everything one could see there. Maybe the others did not notice that, but as a firefighter-preventer I am a bit professionally oversensitive and I see things other tourists would not pay attention to. I would like to share my observations with Fire Review readers. By Paweł Rochala
24th Polish Championships in Fire Sport
Again Full Stands
The atmosphere of the 24th Polish Championships in Fire Sport, which took place on the stadium of the Central School of the State Fire Service in Częstochowa, resembled the best years of this important event. The stands filled with fans supporting loudly their favourite teams and players. This year the home team did not give many chances to the guests. The team of the Central School of the State Fire Service in Częstochowa won laurels and, scoring 287.83 seconds, was first on general classification. Mirosław Cyrson (31.40 sec) from the Pomerania province triumphed in the firefighting biathlon. (own info)
Firefighters from under Reed Fences
Although Dublin is almost 2,000 kilometers away from Poland, it is a city close for dozens of thousands of Poles who chose it for a place to work and settle. With increasing interest many of our colleagues also take a look at the possibilities of working in Ireland. Let's take a look at the organization of the fire service protecting inhabitants and guests in the capital city of the republic on Emerald Isle. By Robert Żuczek
Fearless Molecule Trackers
This time we present portable single gas detectors used for measuring oxygen or selected toxic gases in the air during rescue actions. They raise alarm when the gas concentration is harmful to human health. (own info)
High Level Coordination Course in the Main School of Fire Service
EU experts train in Warsaw
Organized by the Main School of Fire Service, the course for EU experts for the international rescue missions was so successful, that the students will come here also next year and the school will be informally called the European teaching centre of the Community Mechanism for Civil Protection. By Tomasz Zwęgliński
IDASSA 2007 Exercise in Croatia
In Their Element
It was the first time the Polish team of firefighters from different search and rescue groups with dogs has taken part in international exercise. Despite the meager experience in common actions, the firefighters managed great. Report by Florian Naumczyk
Brave Hearts Die Earlier
The most common cause of death of American firefighters is not burn or carbon monoxide poisoning, but rather heart and circulatory system diseases. Why? This question bothers doctors and scientists. By doctors: Elżbieta Lipska and Arkadiusz Trzos
Quality of Security
Polish market marks steady growth in the number of issued certificates, both in private and in public companies. ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 are the most popular standards. Quality management systems are becoming the most important element of decision making connected with minimising risks. By Urszula Porowska
Old Bangers with Certificate
Certification and classification of historic fire trucks was the subject of training organized by the CTIF History Commission in the Fire Service School in Linz, Austria. Report by Marek Pisarek
Fire Service at the Warta River - 130 Years on Guard
In distant centuries huge fires engulfed in a short time whole districts of the cities built of wood. Poznań was one of such cities. And was one of the first to start fighting with fire in an organized way. By Jerzy Ranecki
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