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Poland 100-year service celebrations

Overview

In 2026, several Polish public safety and community organisations marked significant centennial and multi-decade milestones. In July, the volunteer fire brigade of Ursus (Warsaw) logged 50 interventions, including five fires, 28 local hazards, nine safety operations, three training exercises, and five false alarms, underscoring its readiness and cooperation with other services. On 1 August, the volunteer fire brigade of Rzemień celebrated its 100th anniversary with a mass, speeches, a commemorative plaque, medals, awards, and a community picnic. Separately, the Polish National Police observed the 100-year anniversary of sport within the force by launching a public poll on its ‘Sport w Policji’ Facebook page, inviting adults to vote for the most popular police athlete between 24 July and 28 October. The Volunteer Fire Brigade in Latyczyn also marked its centenary with a ceremony that included a mass, flag-raising, and the presentation of the Gold Badge of the Polish Volunteer Firefighters Association, attended by local officials. Further commemorations occurred in late August. In Zbuczyn, the Volunteer Fire Department marked its 110th anniversary, receiving the Bolesław Chomicic medal and unveiling a 110 kg commemorative bell. In the Zgorzelec municipality, volunteer fire departments from Gronów, Radomierzyce, Sławnikowice, and Trójca celebrated 80 years of service during a jubilee in Łagów on 21 August. Additionally, on 23 August, Archbishop Adam Szal presided over a thanksgiving Mass in Gorzyce Przeworskie to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Grave Guard. OSP Miałkówek marked its centenary, though it was forced to relocate its ceremony after a local resident intentionally plowed the original event site. OSP Rękoraj also celebrated 100 years, receiving the Golden Sign of the OSP Union of Poland. OSP Bierna celebrated its 80th anniversary with the presentation of various service medals and a new rescue quad.

Entities

Ochotnicza Straż Pożarna Gostomie · Volunteer Fire Department in Domaniów · OSP Kobylin · Tadeusz Handziak · Gmina Kościerzyna

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  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Polish volunteer fire departments celebrate major anniversaries

    Polish volunteer fire departments in Kobylin and Bujaków celebrated their 120th and 100th anniversaries, respectively, with ceremonies and official honors for long-term service.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Volunteer fire departments in Poland celebrate major anniversaries

    Volunteer fire departments in Rzyczkowo and Ruda Śląska, Poland, are celebrating major anniversaries, with Ruda Śląska receiving a new rescue vehicle funded by the Civic Budget.

  3. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Rudnik nad Sanem Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 150th anniversary

    The Volunteer Fire Department in Rudnik nad Sanem is marking its 150th anniversary, celebrating a long history of community service and firefighter dedication.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Płazów Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 120th anniversary

    The Volunteer Fire Department in Płazów marked its 120th anniversary with a ceremony honoring long-serving members and the official handover of a new Renault Master rescue vehicle.

  5. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Polish volunteer fire departments celebrate major anniversaries

    Volunteer fire departments in Poland celebrated major milestones, including a 100th anniversary for OSP Proboszczewice and a 50th wedding anniversary for members of OSP Karolewo.

  6. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Polish Volunteer Fire Departments celebrate 100th anniversaries

    Volunteer Fire Departments in Pacyna and Kamień are celebrating their 100th anniversaries with formal ceremonies, community picnics, and awards for local firefighters.

  7. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    OSP Gostomie celebrates 90th anniversary in Poland

    The Volunteer Fire Department in Gostomie, Poland, celebrated its 90th anniversary on August 22, 2026, with a formal ceremony, a religious service, and the presentation of a new official banner.

  8. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Volunteer fire departments celebrate major anniversaries

    Volunteer fire departments in Croatia and Poland are celebrating major anniversaries, including centennial milestones for DVD Kajgana, DVD Šćitarjevo, OSP Miałkówek, and OSP Rękoraj.

  9. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Poland commemorates 100‑year milestones for police sport and volunteer fire brigade

    Poland marks 100‑year anniversaries for police sport with a public poll and for Latyczyn’s volunteer fire brigade with a ceremony and awards.

  10. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Polish Volunteer Fire Departments Log 50 July Interventions and Celebrate 100‑Year Milestone

    Ursus volunteer firefighters handled 50 July calls, while Rzemień’s brigade celebrated its 100‑year anniversary with ceremonies and awards.

Sources

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