Polish aid

The project envisaged improving the skills of Georgian firemen as regards preventing the consequences of industrial accidents and better coordination of rescue actions conducted in critical infrastructure such as gas or oil pipelines. A key feature of the project was tutoring a five-strong team of instructors whose extensive qualifications allowed to conduct regular training at a rescue exercise facilities constructed as part of the project (such as a flash-over chamber). The Georgian side also received specialist equipment to stage training courses. Since 2014 the Main School of Fire Service has regularly cooperated with the Emergency Management Service of  Georgia to support changes in that country’s state emergency management units. The cooperation consists mostly in the implementation of European standards for internal security and protection of population against the effects of catastrophes, natural disasters or threats caused by the human factor. So far the School, with the support of Polish Aid, has completed projects related to developing specialist high-altitude rescue operations and underground/critical infrastructure rescue operations. The cooperation will result in an effective system for training Georgian rescue workers and managing the fire service .

IMPLEMENTING ENTITY  The Main School of Fire Service

PLACE OF IMPLEMENTATION Georgia, Tbilisi

CO-FINANCING PLN 218,217