INFORMATION PORTAL OF THE MARSHAL'S OFFICE OF THE KUJAWSKO-POMORSKIE Region IN TORUŃ

Regional Firefighter’s Day celebrations were held in Solec Kujawski, combined with the 140th anniversary of the Volunteer Fire Department in Solec Kujawski. Marshal Piotr Całbecki and Regional Councilors Anna Niewiadomska, Katarzyna Stranz-Kaja, and Ewa Kozanecka took part in the ceremony.

The celebrations brought together volunteer firefighters, representatives of emergency services, regional seld-government officials, and residents of the region.

During the event, the Marshal of the Region Medal Unitas Durat Palatinatus Cuiaviano-Pomeraniensis was awarded to individuals particularly distinguished in firefighting and Volunteer Fire Department activities: MP Zbigniew Sosnowski, Vice President of the Regional Board of the Polish Volunteer Fire Departments Association and President of the Association’s Board in Brodnica; Ewa Tabaczyńska from the Regional Branch of the Polish Volunteer Fire Departments Association; Artur Cetnarski, President of the Association in Sępólno Krajeńskie and regional coordinator of the “First Responder” program; Mariusz Wawerka, President of the Volunteer Fire Department Board in Solec Kujawski; and Marek Szimelpfenig, member of the Municipal Branch Board in Bydgoszcz and member of the National College of Volunteer Fire Department Sports Judges.

The celebrations began with a Holy Mass, after which participants marched to the Sports and Recreation Center, where an official ceremony and a family firefighter picnic took place. The program included rescue equipment demonstrations, a presentation of historic fire vehicles, artistic performances, and numerous attractions for children and local residents.

Beata Krzemińska
Spokesperson of the Marshal’s Office

11 May 2026