Wildfire protection in Poland Europe Systems of observation

Wildfire protection in Poland Europe Systems of observation and set of technical prevention means

The observation-warning system

Forest fire detection monitoring system Monitoring systems of wildfire detection are similar in most of the European countries. The whole process of observation is complex and involves both the humans and advanced technology.

Lookout towers These wooden or steel towers are sill used all around Europe. A „fire lookout’s’” job is observing the forest and reporting the possible wildfire. Modern towers are often equipped with cameras. A lookout tower in Portugal A lookout tower in Poland

Fire control patrols The duties of fire control patrols include checking the possibilities of wildfire in particular weather conditions. The patrols are usually equipped with basic fire fighting equipment. Fire control patrol in Poland Fire control patrol in Portugal

Airplane patrolling Forest airplane patrolling is used all around Europe in times of the greatest fire hazard. Airplane patrolling in Poland Airplane patrolling in Spain

Alarm-command points The workers of the alarm-command points cooperate with the forest patrols and lookout towers and coordinate all the steps taken to prevent or detect the wildfire. Such points are capable of defining the exact place of the wildfire with a great precision. Alarm-command point in Poland Alarm-command point in Germany

Technical means of wildfire protection

Fire access roads It is essential that the access roads should be properly maintained in case of wildfire. All the roads are capable of bearing heavy vehicles. Access road in Lithuania Access road in Poland

Visibility of access road signs Another important thing is the fact that all the access road signs must be visible to fire brigades and other rescue teams in emergency. Access road sign in Poland Access road sign in Greece

Water supply points may be the natural ones or artificial reservoirs as water is the main way to extinguish the wildfire. Water supply point in Portugal Water supply point in Poland

Forest aviation bases Planes are not used only for aerial surveillance flights. Extingushing the wildfire effectively can be done due to the fast actions of the forest aviation pilots.

Wildfire prevention messages These are the messages that advise the forest vistors of ways to prevent fire or the consequences of carelesness, they keep the visitors informed about what they must do to prevent fires and they state that certain actions create fire risks and are strictly prohibited.

Greece Czech Republic Poland

Lithuania Germany Ukraine

Sources: Øhttp: //ypef. eu/poland Øhttp: //www. ypef. eu/ Øhttp: //ec. europa. eu/ Øhttp: //www. fao. org/forestry/en/ Øhttp: //www. lasy. gov. pl/ Øhttps: //www. ibles. pl Øhttps: //youtu. be/Sw 6 LFQhxu_E

The authors of the presentation: • Agnieszka Gałka, kl. IIIb • Klaudia Koman, kl. IIIb • Gabriela Maciocha, kl. IIIb Gimnazjum Nr 1 im. Św. Jadwigi Królowej ul. Kościuszki 41 23 -400 Biłgoraj