Summary Magazine 112 year 2025
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Fire and explosion at Poličské strojírny
On Thursday, March 25, 2025, an emergency occurred at Poličské strojírny, during which an ammunition melting furnace exploded. One employee was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital by helicopter. Due to the threat of another explosion, 740 employees and 89 nearby residents were evacuated. The intervention lasted eight days and reached the 3rd level of fire alarm. Damage was estimated at CZK 120 million.
Rescue team competitions organized under the auspices of the Fire Rescue Brigade of the Pardubice Region
Traditional rescue team competitions were held under the auspices of the Fire Rescue Brigade of the Pardubice Region. This competition, established in 2012 at the initiative of the Water Rescue Brigade of the Czech Red Cross Pastviny, combines professional training and simulations of real interventions. The disciplines included, among others, controlling a motorboat or raft, rescue operations using throwing rope bags and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The aim of the exercise is to improve the preparedness of firefighters and their cooperation with other components of the integrated rescue system, particularly with the Water Rescue Service.
Possibilities of early detection systems for forest fires in the Czech Republic
A professional seminar about the WEDS project focusing on the early detection of forest fires took place in Křtine, Moravia. The project aims to strengthen the ability to detect fires in remote areas. Four main technologies were presented: AI-equipped satellites, drones with thermal imaging (DESMOND system), wireless sensor networks and camera systems. The project will continue until June 2026 and will culminate in a pilot study.
Finnish approach to population protection
Finland has a comprehensive population protection system that is part of a broader concept of national defense and relies on the active participation of all citizens. The Finnish government prioritizes shelter over evacuation. The country has 50,500 shelters with a capacity for 4.8 million people, covering almost 90% of the population. In peacetime, these shelters serve as parking lots, metro stations or sports centers. Residents are systematically trained to survive without state assistance for at least 72 hours. This approach, which is based on historical experience, is enshrined in the country's law. The Finnish model is considered one of the most advanced in NATO and is an inspiration for other countries.