From September 23 to 26, 2024, the Fire University in Warsaw had the pleasure of hosting two representatives from the Lviv State University of Life Safety as part of the Erasmus+ programme. The purpose of the visit was to exchange experiences and strengthen cooperation between the universities in the field of safety and fire protection.
The programme began on Monday, September 23, with an official welcome by the Vice-Rector for Education and Students of the Fire University, Col. Tomasz ZWĘGLIŃSKI, DSc Fire Eng., prof. Fire University. The representatives from Lviv then participated in a presentation on the activities and structure of the Fire University. Following a short tour of key university facilities, including the safety design laboratory and the university’s media studio, the guests had the opportunity to explore the campus.
The following day, the delegation visited the Rescue Training Centre of the Fire University in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, where they were introduced to the training ground infrastructure and modern technologies used in rescue operations, including unmanned aerial vehicles.
On Thursday, September 26, the visit continued with a presentation at the Department of Combustion Processes, where research methods for assessing the fire resistance of materials were demonstrated. This was followed by a visit to the Fire and Rescue Unit of the Fire University. On the final day, the representatives of the Lviv University also took part in the inauguration ceremony of the 2024/2025 academic year.
Additionally, a new cooperation agreement was signed between the Fire University and the Lviv State University of Life Safety. The agreement outlines joint initiatives in education, scientific research, technological innovation, as well as the organisation of conferences and cultural events. It also includes participation in international internships, training sessions, academic programmes, and exchange initiatives.
The visit was a valuable opportunity to share knowledge and foster closer international collaboration.
