Zygmunt Jarosz – The Pioneer of Polish Firefighting
Journal Title: Safety & Fire Technology - Year 2017, Vol 46, Issue 46
Abstract
Many of the most significant figures in Polish firefighting are described in “BiTP. Safety and Fire Technique” magazine, in the chapter “People Involved in Firefighting”, which since 2015 has portrayed individuals distinguished for their work for the benefit of Polish firefighting. This issue of the magazine presents the General of Polish Firefighting, Zygmunt Jarosz (1920–2007). He was the first to be promoted from Junior Fireman, Captain and Brigadier to the highest rank of General. Polish firefighting made great progress under his leadership. He showed passion for his work and outstanding organisation skills. He was also a promoter of innovations and new activities. These were associated with a revolution in the education system, which resulted in the founding of the first university of firefighting, and two colleges for warrant officers. During his two terms (1974–1983) he was also Vice-President for fire prevention of the international organisation CITF, and he strengthened Poland’s position in Europe. During next few years he was boldly reaching his targets connected with firefighting, despite the very difficult political situation in Europe. These were also the times of numerous challenging rescue operations, with many calamities, such as the big fire at the refinery in Czechowice-Dziedzice in 1971, in which 37 people died. His achievements in the firefighting theory and practice are used up to this day. As a General he presented excellent fireman’s traits, a highly professional attitude, and strong personal skills. General’s achievements, values and objectives make him eminently worthy of being presented to the readers of BiTP.
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Jan Kielin, Beata Wojtasiak
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- DOI 10.12845/bitp.46.2.2017.10
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