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The Firefighters Plus project winner of the European Fire Safety Award 2019
The Firefighters Plus project winner of the European Fire Safety Award 2019
18 th November 2019
During a well visited Ceremony at the European Parliament, the European Fire Safety Award 2019 for the best community fire safety project was handed over to the ‘Firefighters Plus’ project. MEP Theresa Griffin handed the award to Kim Lintrup, Chief Fire Officer of Frederiksborg Fire & Rescue Service (Denmark), who received it on behalf of the ‘Firefighters Plus’ partnership. The Award Ceremony was the start of the European Fire Safety Week, held from 18 th to 21 st November 2019 in Brussels.
During a well visited Ceremony at the European Parliament, the European Fire Safety Award 2019 for the best community fire safety project was handed over to the ‘Firefighters Plus’ project. MEP Theresa Griffin handed the award to Kim Lintrup, Chief Fire Officer of Frederiksborg Fire & Rescue Service (Denmark), who received it on behalf of the ‘Firefighters Plus’ partnership. The Award Ceremony was the start of the European Fire Safety Week, held from 18 th to 21 st November 2019 in Brussels.
The Firefighters Plus project has been nominated as a finalist for the European Fire Safety Award
The Firefighters Plus project has been nominated as a finalist for the European Fire Safety Award
After two years of hard work, the Firefighters Plus online platform was published in September this year. In just two months, the results are well above the initial expectations:
After two years of hard work, the Firefighters Plus online platform was published in September this year. In just two months, the results are well above the initial expectations:
● 12.907 visits to the online platform www.firefightersplus.eu;
● 12.907 visits to the online platform www.firefightersplus.eu;
● 4.650 Google Search results;
● 4.650 Google Search results;
● in Poland, the National Chief Fire Officer has recommended all firefighters across the country use the online platform;
● in Poland, the National Chief Fire Officer has recommended all firefighters across the country use the online platform;
● in the Netherlands, it was presented at the Dutch Fire Congress and published in the Dutch Firefighters Magazine;
● in the Netherlands, it was presented at the Dutch Fire Congress and published in the Dutch Firefighters Magazine;
●it was presented as an example of good practice at the European Forum on Integration of Migrants and Refugees;
●it was presented as an example of good practice at the European Forum on Integration of Migrants and Refugees;
● and now it has been nominated as a finalist for the European Fire Safety Award.
● and now it has been nominated as a finalist for the European Fire Safety Award.
The winner of the European Fire Safety Award, selected from among the three nominated projects, will be announced during the Opening ceremony of the European Fire Safety Week that will take place in the European Parliament in Brussels on 18 th November 2019 at 19.00h.
The winner of the European Fire Safety Award, selected from among the three nominated projects, will be announced during the Opening ceremony of the European Fire Safety Week that will take place in the European Parliament in Brussels on 18 th November 2019 at 19.00h.
Until 5th November, those interested can vote at https://twitter.com/EuroFSA/status/1189469774604128260
Until 5th November, those interested can vote at https://twitter.com/EuroFSA/status/1189469774604128260
Final dissemination event in The Netherlands
Final dissemination event in The Netherlands
On 3rd and 4th October 2019, IFV promoted the Firefighters Plus project with its own exhibition stand in the Dutch National Fire Congress in Nijkerk. More than 300 chief fire officers, firefighters and trainers of firefighters from 12 countries participated in the congress and 82 visited the Firefighters Plus project stand where they learnt about the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
On 3rd and 4th October 2019, IFV promoted the Firefighters Plus project with its own exhibition stand in the Dutch National Fire Congress in Nijkerk. More than 300 chief fire officers, firefighters and trainers of firefighters from 12 countries participated in the congress and 82 visited the Firefighters Plus project stand where they learnt about the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
Final dissemination event in Romania
Final dissemination event in Romania
On September 26th, EDRC organised the final dissemination event of the Firefighters Plus project in Cluj-Napoca (Romania). 38 firefighters, 8 trainers, 5 policymakers and 3 representatives from organisations active in the field of social inclusion participated in the event. During the event, the participants learnt about the project, the Erasmus+ programme, and were introduced to the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
On September 26th, EDRC organised the final dissemination event of the Firefighters Plus project in Cluj-Napoca (Romania). 38 firefighters, 8 trainers, 5 policymakers and 3 representatives from organisations active in the field of social inclusion participated in the event. During the event, the participants learnt about the project, the Erasmus+ programme, and were introduced to the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
A survey was carried out at the end of the event and 77% of the participants answered YES to the question "Do you plan to use the Firefighters Plus online platform" and 83% answered YES to the question "Would you recommend others to use the Firefighters Plus online platform?".
A survey was carried out at the end of the event and 77% of the participants answered YES to the question "Do you plan to use the Firefighters Plus online platform" and 83% answered YES to the question "Would you recommend others to use the Firefighters Plus online platform?".
Final dissemination event in the United Kingdom
Final dissemination event in the United Kingdom
On September 26th, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service organised the final dissemination event of the Firefighters Plus project in Cramlington (UK). Firefighters, trainers, policymakers and representatives from organisations active in the field of social inclusion participated in the event. During the event, the participants learnt about the project, the Erasmus+ programme, and were introduced to the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
On September 26th, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service organised the final dissemination event of the Firefighters Plus project in Cramlington (UK). Firefighters, trainers, policymakers and representatives from organisations active in the field of social inclusion participated in the event. During the event, the participants learnt about the project, the Erasmus+ programme, and were introduced to the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
A survey was carried out at the end of the event and 100% of the participants answered YES to the question "Do you plan to use the Firefighters Plus online platform" and 100% answered YES to the question "Would you recommend others to use the Firefighters Plus online platform?".
A survey was carried out at the end of the event and 100% of the participants answered YES to the question "Do you plan to use the Firefighters Plus online platform" and 100% answered YES to the question "Would you recommend others to use the Firefighters Plus online platform?".
Final dissemination event in Denmark
Final dissemination event in Denmark
On September 25th, Frederiksborg Fire and Rescue Service organised the final dissemination event of the Firefighters Plus project. 4 firefighters, 3 trainers, 4 policymakers and 5 representatives from organisations active in the field of social inclusion participated in the event. During the event, the participants learnt about the project, the Erasmus+ programme, and were introduced to the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
On September 25th, Frederiksborg Fire and Rescue Service organised the final dissemination event of the Firefighters Plus project. 4 firefighters, 3 trainers, 4 policymakers and 5 representatives from organisations active in the field of social inclusion participated in the event. During the event, the participants learnt about the project, the Erasmus+ programme, and were introduced to the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
A survey was carried out at the end of the event and 93% of the participants answered YES to the question "Do you plan to use the Firefighters Plus online platform" and 81% answered YES to the question "Would you recommend others to use the Firefighters Plus online platform?".
A survey was carried out at the end of the event and 93% of the participants answered YES to the question "Do you plan to use the Firefighters Plus online platform" and 81% answered YES to the question "Would you recommend others to use the Firefighters Plus online platform?".
Final dissemination event in Spain
Final dissemination event in Spain
On September 23th, Alcala de Guadaira Fire and Rescue Service organised the final dissemination event of the Firefighters Plus project in Alcala de Guadaira (Spain). 30 firefighters, 21 trainers, 4 policymakers and 7 representatives from organisations active in the field of social inclusion participated in the event. During the event, the participants learnt about the project, the Erasmus+ programme, and were introduced to the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
On September 23th, Alcala de Guadaira Fire and Rescue Service organised the final dissemination event of the Firefighters Plus project in Alcala de Guadaira (Spain). 30 firefighters, 21 trainers, 4 policymakers and 7 representatives from organisations active in the field of social inclusion participated in the event. During the event, the participants learnt about the project, the Erasmus+ programme, and were introduced to the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
A survey was carried out at the end of the event and 96% of the participants answered YES to the question "Do you plan to use the Firefighters Plus online platform" and 98% answered YES to the question "Would you recommend others to use the Firefighters Plus online platform?".
A survey was carried out at the end of the event and 96% of the participants answered YES to the question "Do you plan to use the Firefighters Plus online platform" and 98% answered YES to the question "Would you recommend others to use the Firefighters Plus online platform?".
Final dissemination event in Krakow (Poland)
Final dissemination event in Krakow (Poland)
On September 21th, WIOSNA Association organised the final dissemination event of the Firefighters Plus project in Krakow (Poland). 24 firefighters, 13 trainers and 4 policymakers participated in the event. During the event, the participants learnt about the project, the Erasmus+ programme, and were introduced to the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
On September 21th, WIOSNA Association organised the final dissemination event of the Firefighters Plus project in Krakow (Poland). 24 firefighters, 13 trainers and 4 policymakers participated in the event. During the event, the participants learnt about the project, the Erasmus+ programme, and were introduced to the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
A survey was carried out at the end of the event and 68% of the participants answered YES to the question "Do you plan to use the Firefighters Plus online platform" and 98% answered YES to the question "Would you recommend others to use the Firefighters Plus online platform?".
A survey was carried out at the end of the event and 68% of the participants answered YES to the question "Do you plan to use the Firefighters Plus online platform" and 98% answered YES to the question "Would you recommend others to use the Firefighters Plus online platform?".
Final dissemination event in Poznań (Poland)
Final dissemination event in Poznań (Poland)
On September 9th, KW PSP organised the final dissemination event of the Firefighters Plus project in Poznań (Poland). 41 firefighters, 14 trainers, 5 policymakers and 1 representative from an organisation active in the field of social inclusion participated in the event. During the event, the participants learnt about the project, the Erasmus+ programme, and were introduced to the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
On September 9th, KW PSP organised the final dissemination event of the Firefighters Plus project in Poznań (Poland). 41 firefighters, 14 trainers, 5 policymakers and 1 representative from an organisation active in the field of social inclusion participated in the event. During the event, the participants learnt about the project, the Erasmus+ programme, and were introduced to the use and potential applications of the Firefighters Plus online platform.
A survey was carried out at the end of the event and 95% of the participants answered YES to the question "Do you plan to use the Firefighters Plus online platform" and 83% answered YES to the question "Would you recommend others to use the Firefighters Plus online platform?".
A survey was carried out at the end of the event and 95% of the participants answered YES to the question "Do you plan to use the Firefighters Plus online platform" and 83% answered YES to the question "Would you recommend others to use the Firefighters Plus online platform?".
Fourth project transnational meeting in Hillerød (Denmark)
Fourth project transnational meeting in Hillerød (Denmark)
From 22nd to 24th May, the seven partner organisations of the Firefighters Plus project met in Hillerød (Denmark) for the fourth transnational meeting of the project.
From 22nd to 24th May, the seven partner organisations of the Firefighters Plus project met in Hillerød (Denmark) for the fourth transnational meeting of the project.
The first day of the meeting was dedicated to evaluating the feedback from the firefighters who participated in the testing of the online platform and the activities to promote social inclusion that those firefighters implemented during the testing. The second day of the meeting was dedicated to defining the improvements to be implemented on the online platform based on the results from the testing. And the third day the partners planned the dissemination events that will take place in September in Denmark, United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, Netherlands and Romania to present the final version of the online platform.
The first day of the meeting was dedicated to evaluating the feedback from the firefighters who participated in the testing of the online platform and the activities to promote social inclusion that those firefighters implemented during the testing. The second day of the meeting was dedicated to defining the improvements to be implemented on the online platform based on the results from the testing. And the third day the partners planned the dissemination events that will take place in September in Denmark, United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, Netherlands and Romania to present the final version of the online platform.
The online platform will be accessible for free in six languages (English, Danish, Spanish, Polish, Dutch and Romanian) at www.firefightersplus.eu from September 2019.
The online platform will be accessible for free in six languages (English, Danish, Spanish, Polish, Dutch and Romanian) at www.firefightersplus.eu from September 2019.
Third project transnational meeting in Poznań (Poland)
Third project transnational meeting in Poznań (Poland)
From 9th to 13th October, the seven partner organisations of the Firefighters Plus project met in Poznań (Poland) for their third transnational meeting.
From 9th to 13th October, the seven partner organisations of the Firefighters Plus project met in Poznań (Poland) for their third transnational meeting.
The first part of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the feedback from the firefighters who participated in the testing of the online training course. This was followed by the presentation of the activities to promote social inclusion that those firefighters implemented during the testing. Finally, using all the information collected during the testing of the online training course, the delegates agreed on the improvements to be implemented during the next months.
The first part of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing the feedback from the firefighters who participated in the testing of the online training course. This was followed by the presentation of the activities to promote social inclusion that those firefighters implemented during the testing. Finally, using all the information collected during the testing of the online training course, the delegates agreed on the improvements to be implemented during the next months.
The next project transnational meeting will take place, next spring, in Hillerød (Denmark) during which the delegates from the partner organisations will prepare for the the final publication of the online training course.
The next project transnational meeting will take place, next spring, in Hillerød (Denmark) during which the delegates from the partner organisations will prepare for the the final publication of the online training course.
Second project transnational meeting in Northumberland (United Kingdom)
Second project transnational meeting in Northumberland (United Kingdom)
From 17th to 19th April, the seven partner organisations of the Firefighters Plus project met in Northumberland (United Kingdom) for their second transnational meeting. The first day began with a warm welcome from Paul Hedley, Chief Fire Officer at Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service. The delegates used this meeting to prepare for the next project activity, the testing of the online training course with firefighters from the United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands.
From 17th to 19th April, the seven partner organisations of the Firefighters Plus project met in Northumberland (United Kingdom) for their second transnational meeting. The first day began with a warm welcome from Paul Hedley, Chief Fire Officer at Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service. The delegates used this meeting to prepare for the next project activity, the testing of the online training course with firefighters from the United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands.
The next project meeting will take place in Poznań (Poland) in October 2018. During the meeting in Poznań, the delegates from the partner organisations will evaluate the results from the testing and define the improvements to be implemented on the online training course before the final publication.
The next project meeting will take place in Poznań (Poland) in October 2018. During the meeting in Poznań, the delegates from the partner organisations will evaluate the results from the testing and define the improvements to be implemented on the online training course before the final publication.
First project transnational meeting in Alcala de Guadaira (Spain)
First project transnational meeting in Alcala de Guadaira (Spain)
From 11th to 13th October, the seven partner organisations of the Firefighters Plus project met in Alcalá de Guadaíra (Spain) for their first transnational meeting. The first day began with a warm welcome from the City Council of Alcalá de Guadaíra, led by councillor Enrique Pavón and chief fire officer Marcelino Sancho. Kim Lintrup, chief fire officer of Frederiksborg Fire and Rescue Service, then opened the first work session. The delegates used the first project meeting to set strong foundations for the work of the partnership. In particular, they worked on the development of the training content.
From 11th to 13th October, the seven partner organisations of the Firefighters Plus project met in Alcalá de Guadaíra (Spain) for their first transnational meeting. The first day began with a warm welcome from the City Council of Alcalá de Guadaíra, led by councillor Enrique Pavón and chief fire officer Marcelino Sancho. Kim Lintrup, chief fire officer of Frederiksborg Fire and Rescue Service, then opened the first work session. The delegates used the first project meeting to set strong foundations for the work of the partnership. In particular, they worked on the development of the training content.
The next step will be to finalise the development of the online training content before the second project meeting in Northumberland (United Kingdom) planned for April 2018. During the meeting in Northumberland, the delegates from the partner organisations will prepare for the next project activity, the testing of the online training course with firefighters from the United Kingdom, Denmark, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain.
The next step will be to finalise the development of the online training content before the second project meeting in Northumberland (United Kingdom) planned for April 2018. During the meeting in Northumberland, the delegates from the partner organisations will prepare for the next project activity, the testing of the online training course with firefighters from the United Kingdom, Denmark, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain.
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