New Fire Engine for Chełmno Firefighters
A modern fire service vehicle equipped with a hydraulic platform with a working height of 25 metres has been added to the fleet of the District Headquarters of the State Fire Service in Chełmno. Today (12 November), Marshal Piotr Całbecki and Deputy Chairwoman of the Region Assembly Katarzyna Lubańska met with local firefighters during the official handover ceremony.
– This vehicle represents a significant improvement in the equipment available to Chełmno’s firefighters. A hydraulic platform with this reach provides greater operational capabilities during rescue missions. It is equipment that can make a real difference in saving human lives, emphasises Marshal Piotr Całbecki. – However, we must remember that behind every rescue operation are, above all, people – firefighters who respond to emergencies with courage, professionalism and an immense sense of responsibility, often putting their own lives and health at risk to help others. Their service, dedication and readiness to act deserve our utmost respect.
The purchase of the vehicle for the Chełmno unit is part of a major project worth over PLN 10 million, of which nearly PLN 7 million comes from the European Funds for Kujawsko-Pomorskie 2021–2027 programme. Under the project, similar special-purpose vehicles equipped with hydraulic platforms will also be delivered to Tuchola and Włocławek, while off-road vehicles will be provided to fire service units in Grudziądz, Inowrocław, Nakło nad Notecią, Brodnica and Wąbrzeźno.
Today’s ceremony was also attended by Zdzisław Gamański, Head of Chełmno County; Mariusz Kędzierski, Mayor of Chełmno; Marek Rusoń, Deputy Commander of the State Fire Service in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region; Jarosław Kuzioła, President of the Chełmno District Branch of the Association of Volunteer Fire Brigades of the Republic of Poland; and Tomasz Guzek, District Commander of the State Fire Service in Chełmno.
The Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region Government consistently prioritises public safety. During the current EU financial perspective, nearly PLN 20 million has been allocated specifically to improving facilities for Volunteer Fire Brigades (OSP). Thanks to this funding, fire stations across the Region are being modernised and expanded, with new garages and welfare facilities being constructed.
Support for both the State Fire Service (PSP) and Volunteer Fire Brigades (OSP) also includes investment in modern equipment. The scale of purchases financed through the European Funds for Kujawsko-Pomorskie (FEdKP) programme is substantial. The total value of projects aimed at equipping emergency services exceeds PLN 60 million, including PLN 40 million provided through FEdKP.
Support for the State Fire Service and Volunteer Fire Brigades under FEdKP – List of Projects (PDF)
Beata Krzemińska
Spokesperson for the Marshal’s Office of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region
12 November 2026
