Development of Rescue Services in the Third Republic of Poland (Services, Organizations, Areas) Cover Image

Rozwój ratownictwa w III RP (służby, organizacje, obszary)
Development of Rescue Services in the Third Republic of Poland (Services, Organizations, Areas)

Author(s): Robert Borkowski
Subject(s): History, Social history, Health and medicine and law, Welfare services, Transformation Period (1990 - 2010), Present Times (2010 - today)
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: rescue; disaster medicine; emergency medical services; water rescue; mountain rescue;

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to reflect on the current state of the Polish rescue system in the subjective and objective perspective, as well as, to indicate the developing trends of Polish rescue. The contributing considerations introduce a wide range of themes. In the last two decades legal regulations have changed, standards of rescue operations have developed, and specialized high-class emergency equipment has emerged. The specialization of emergency services is systematically progressing, which means that new types of rescue are distinguished (e.g. altitude rescue, ski rescue, psychological rescue). There is therefore a need to constantly update the description and to assess the state of Polish rescue.

  • Issue Year: XXXI/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 15-27
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish