The world is shocked by the Russian aggression against Ukraine. We are deeply touched by the sufferings of Ukraine people and destruction brought by Russia invaders. Ukraine civil protection services and fire service were in the first place to help people, save lives and restore basic infrastructure functions. ICCSS continues a series of projects to enhance Ukraine preparedness against CBRN threats, increase civil protection and crisis management capacities at local and national levels. These ICCSS activities supported Ukraine European integration efforts. They assist Ukraine to align with European Union Civil Protection Mechanism, and international capacities.
Today there is great need to assist Ukraine society to rebuild their country and restore destroyed infrastructure and core services, and protect against Russian CBRN threats. Ukraine civil protection services and fire service will again play a leading role in restoring at local level basic infrastructure and core services. They need help in material resources and equipment, to enhance human capacities, including trainings and exercises.
ICCSS and the Polish Volunteer Fire Service Association were the first international partners who joined government and civil society partners to assist Ukraine to develop volunteer fire service and align with European Union Civil Protection Mechanism. (See: FACT SHEET: Cooperation with Ukraine on civil protection, chemical safety and security and volunteer fire service)
The ongoing process, coordinated by ICCSS and supported by Polish Volunteer Fire Service Association, provided for:
- Introduction in Ukraine, modern civil protection in accordance with the EU rules and regulations on civil protection and emergency response;
- Support for the development of system of voluntary fire service, as an important element of supporting local communities self-governance, and civil society
- Increase of local capacities to prevent, prepare for and respond to CBRN accidents and environmental protection.
- Offering ICCSS as contact point for Ukraine alignment with European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
For more information please visit: www.ecr.iccss.eu