Firefighter's Day we celebrate in Poland on May 4. On this day, the Catholic Church commemorates St. Florian – the patron saint of firefighters, m.in. On this occasion, on May 15, at the State District Headquarters Fire Brigade in Ełk held a solemn celebration of the Firefighter's Day.

The event gathered numerous guests – representatives of local authorities, services, institutions cooperating with the Fire Service and close officers. The ceremony was an opportunity not only to thank for service and sacrifice, but also to present promotions and decorations of the most to the deserving firefighters.

"For a firefighter, every service is a readiness for the unknown. Our Officers go into action – this is their daily courage and commitment build the trust of residents and the respect of the community – said the Commander District State Fire Service in Ełk, Brigadier Marek Markowski.

Firefighters act where others are running out of courage. The representatives of local authorities present at the ceremony also thanked firefighters for their service and expressed their gratitude for their willingness to act in the most difficult situations – from fires, through road accidents, to disasters Natural.

He recalled his service in a firefighter's uniform with emotion Mirosław Hołubowicz, Deputy Mayor of the City of Ełk, who was present at the ceremony.
"For many years, I have been observing how the system of functioning of units is changing at every level and I am proud that I could be a part of it.

Emergency services play a crucial role in ensuring that the Security. According to the data of the State Fire Service, in Poland annually there are more than 100,000 fires on average, resulting in hundreds of deaths; and thousands are injured. Presence of specialized fire brigade units in local communities, affects our safety not only in the context of fires, but also in crisis situations such as accidents natural disasters. Firefighters- superheroes without capes, every day They save lives and give a sense of security and stability.