Polish Emergency Communications Command Base Station

How do I call the emergency number in Poland?

In the event of an emergency you should call the free emergency number 112, which is operated in both Polish and English. Moreover, in Poland the following emergency telephone numbers are also available: Connections with these numbers are free of charge from both private telephones and public payphones. Once you dial the emergency number, hold on.

How does the Polish fire service work?

In Poland, it operates in two independent structures – the professional, State Fire Service (PSP) and the Volunteer Fire Service (OSP), made up of volunteer firefighters. Both services cooperate with each other in combating hazards. Additional formations operate at airports, in the military and in some workplaces.

Which civil protection modules does Poland participate in?

Poland participates in the following civil protection modules: HUSAR/MUSAR, HCP, GFFFV, CBRNDET and EMT-1. The country has International experience in various disasters such as earthquakes, floods, forest fires, typhoons, blackouts, structural collapses, and humanitarian crises. Emergency number: 112 (multilingual, no SIM card required).

What is a crisis communication guide?

The "Crisis Communication Guide: Essentials for Information Management in a Crisis" is aimed primarily at spokespersons and press office staff to assist them in maintaining a consistent communication policy and facilitate effective crisis communication, especially during the critical initial hours under media and time pressure.