"Poland has become the European Union member since In 2004. This, among other issues, means including the State Fire Service in activities within the Community Mechanism. The Mechanism, which task is the mutual support among the member states in case of calamities and natural disasters, also comprises organizing of international exercises. Participation in the Community Mechanism allows the member states to solicit some financial support for accomplished projects. This fact caused that the idea of preparing of exercises in Poland was conceived in the National Coordination Center for Rescue Operations and Civil Protection..."