Firefighting Expo in Kielce reaches another record

Little firemen, rescue dogs and IFRE-EXPO in its dynamic unveiling

The spectacular live show prepared by the Provincial Headquarters of the State Fire Services was the commencement of the dynamic shows during the three days of the IFRE-EXPO. The recovery of injured drivers from the cars in the accident is shown as if in a magnifying glass - you see how hard the work is. Firefighters play a responsible role in the fight for the safety of human life. The staging prepared by KW PSP allowed the viewers to see a traffic accident involving a passenger car and a bus carrying propane-butane gas cylinders;  as a result, two drivers of the vehicles were injured. The accident involved a gas leak. Seventeen firefighters, rescuers and police officers took part on the incident scene; they carried out the rescue operation, freeing the victims and giving them first aid. A similar action was also staged by instructors from the FIRE-MAX company, which organises road rescue shows. Here, the spectators could also watch the enactment of firefighters' work at a serious road accident scene. The "Four Paws to the Rescue!" show from TSO GRS from Nowy Sącz was a real attraction. A dog is man's best friend, there is no doubt about it The dog was first pulled up on a rope, then lowered from the ladder of a Rosenbauer vehicle and demonstrated its skills in saving human lives. Representatives of the INNPRO presented the operation of specialised DJI Enterprise drones. As they emphasised - this is irreplaceable support in the fire service. In expo hall G, at the expo stand of the CFBT Foundation, the film entitled "Burned:  Protecting the Protectors" was screened. The Foundation showed a station for practising firefighting streams use ("Hose Stream Prop") according to the UL FSRI design. Targi Kielce featured little firefighters from Stąporkow - young firefighters' shows have marked the expo's tradition. The firefighting operation of a single-family house combined with first aid and removal of a nest of dangerous insects generated great interest among visitors.

Fire expo packed with sports

The second day of the exhibition witnessed the competition for "The Toughest Firefighter" title. About 70 competitors had to face a demanding track and overcome several obstacles. There were also lady firefighters who joined Friday's competition, they were doing great on the track, competing with men. Initially, each contender had to run up to the 3rd floor with a 20-kilogram load, and then pull a fire hose on the rope. Once back on the ground, the contenders faced the door-break down simulator, and gymkhana between the hydrants. The penultimate task had firefighters drag a water-filled fire hose and hit the target with a water jet. The final stretch - this is when already tired firefighters had to drag the 80 kg dummy -  the finish line was several meters on. All participants had a time limit of 6 minutes to cover the entire track. The winner, Rafał Bereza, representing KM PSP Chełm, covered the tasks set in 1'27" 32. IFRE-EXPO last day continues its many-year tradition - the competition of TSO teams. This year, 10 units of the Volunteer Fire Brigade participated;   the team of OSP Błogoszów was the first, OSP Sobole was the runner-ups, and OSP Wola Kopcowa came third. The firefighters had to roll a tyre, unroll the W-52 fire hose and extinguish the fire with the use of a head-pump.

Expo exhibitors win prizes

For the first time, the KIELCE IFRE-EXPO International Fair of Equipment and Equipment for Fire Brigades and Rescue Services included awarding ceremony; the exhibitors were presented accolades for products and the most attractive style of the expo presentation. The Commander-in-Chief of the State Fire Service also awarded his distinctions. The gala ceremony witnessed TOP DESIGN distinctions and awards for the arrangement of the expo stands and the presentation at the show. KADIMEX, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, was also appreciated.

The firefighting expo in Kielce enjoyed the honorary auspices of the Minister of the Interior and Administration, Commander-in-Chief of the State Fire Services, and the Association of Volunteer Fire Brigades of the Republic of Poland.