Strengthening cross-border cooperation of fire brigade units
Project number:
LTPL00243
Project status:
Completed
Call:
2
Priority:
3. Strengthening cooperation of local, regional and national stakeholders
Specific objective:
3.1 - Building up mutual trust, in particular by encouraging people-to-people actions
Date:
From: 2024.12.01 Till: 2025.11.30
Project summary:
The project's aim is to improve rescue and firefighting techniques and share experiences between the fire brigades of Korycin (Poland) and the Vilnius region towns of Niemenczyna and Gineitiškės (Lithuania).
Through joint training, workshops, and cultural and sports events, firefighters will gain new skills, deepen mutual trust, and strengthen cross-border networks. The project will also engage local communities, including youth, to raise awareness of emergency preparedness.
It builds on previous cooperation (Crisis Response Matrix project) and addresses modern challenges in firefighting, such as fires in photovoltaic installations, electric vehicles, and peat fires. Expected outcomes include enhanced qualifications for firefighters, continued cross-border collaboration, and increased public engagement.
Key results:
60 participants in joint activities
3 cooperating organizations across borders
2 jointly organized public events
Continued cooperation and participation after project completion
Lead Partner:
Commune Korycin
Lead Partner region:
Białostocki subregion
Project Partner(s):
Vilnius district municipality fire service; Vilnius district volunteer firefighters association
Total project budget:
133.301,34
ERDF:
106.641,06
Does the project contribute to the implementation of the EU BSRS?
Yes
