Published: May 04, 2024 Corrected: May 4, 2024
Dear Bridesmaids and Grooms, Officers of the State Fire Service, Knights of Saint Florian, Friends. Today we celebrate Firefighter’s Day. We would like to extend our best wishes to all those who perform this honorable service socially and professionally. On the occasion of Firefighter’s Day, the Provincial Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management in Katowice would like to thank you for showing full readiness and decisive attitude in difficult and dangerous tasks, protecting human life, health and property.
Let Saint Florian takes care of you in fulfilling your firefighter duties, and let this difficult service be a source of satisfaction and pride for you. Let the actions taken be an inspiration in the work of humanitarian service to people, according to the fire brigade motto “Glory to God, to the rescue of people.”
- Since 2003, Firefighter’s Day has been celebrated in Poland as a professional holiday, established by the Sejm of the Republic of Poland.
- Firefighter’s Day is an opportunity to recognize all firefighters, both the State Fire Service and the Volunteer Fire Brigades, for their dangerous and hard service, often saving people’s health and lives.
- During the organized ceremonies, the most distinguished officers receive decorations, nominations to higher official ranks and other awards and distinctions.
