Poland introduces benefits for volunteer firefighters

Polish parliamentary committees have approved a legislative project to include volunteer firefighters (OSP) in the Uniform Family Card system. This move provides various discounts and benefits to rescue firefighters and their families.

While there was debate regarding the scope of the program, officials opted to limit eligibility to approximately 250,000 rescue firefighters rather than the nearly one million total OSP members. Including families, the total number of beneficiaries is estimated to be between 800,000 and 3 million people.

Key benefits include a 37 percent discount on single train trips and a 49 percent discount on periodic rail tickets. Additionally, passport issuance fees will be reduced by 50 percent for adults and 75 percent for children. The program will utilize digital solutions via the mObywatel application, meaning beneficiaries using the app will not receive a physical plastic card.