{"id":186329,"date":"2024-09-05T11:23:42","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T09:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliviacentre.com\/uncategorized\/the-vii-pomeranian-voivodeship-championships-of-firefighters-of-the-state-fire-service-in-olivia-star-is-behind-us\/"},"modified":"2024-09-05T11:38:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T09:38:36","slug":"the-vii-pomeranian-voivodeship-championships-of-firefighters-of-the-state-fire-service-in-olivia-star-is-behind-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliviacentre.com\/en\/im-a-resident\/the-vii-pomeranian-voivodeship-championships-of-firefighters-of-the-state-fire-service-in-olivia-star-is-behind-us\/","title":{"rendered":"The VII Pomeranian Voivodeship Championships of Firefighters of the State Fire Service in Olivia Star is behind us!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The VII Pomeranian Voivodeship Firefighters Championships of the State Fire Service are behind us.
\n48 teams competed in the run to the top of Olivia Star – the tallest building in northern Poland.
\nThe participants had to climb 885 stairs, and the fastest took only 6 minutes!
\nThis year’s edition was also attended by women for the first time. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Olivia Star’s staircases have once again become an arena for competition between two-person firefighting teams from all over Poland, which in this way train their skills in providing assistance in the event of dangers in high-rise buildings.
\nThe firefighters compete to climb the 34 floors of Olivia Star in full gear, which also allows them to train their iron condition, which is often needed to operate effectively in difficult conditions.
\nCompeting with other teams, they have to climb to a height of 140 meters above the ground with equipment weighing up to 20 kg and consisting of personal protective equipment, fire hoses and nozzles.
\nCovering this distance is therefore quite an effort for even a well-trained body. <\/p>\n

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For the first time in the history of the championships, women also took part in the competition.
\nKatarzyna Jakubek and Jolanta Chibowska from the State Fire Service Aspirants’ School in Krakow competed for the victory: The impact of such an initiative is certainly enormous, this kind of effort shows us what boundaries we can cross, which are mainly in our heads<\/em> \u2013 says Katarzyna Jakubek .
\nGdy przezwyci\u0119\u017cymy kryzys m\u00f3wi\u0105cy nam \u201eodpu\u015b\u0107\u201d mo\u017cemy p\u00f3\u017aniej zdzia\u0142a\u0107 naprawd\u0119 wiele, pokazuj\u0105c w tym si\u0142\u0119 i przede wszystkim odwag\u0119, kt\u00f3rej nie mo\u017ce nam brakowa\u0107 podczas takich dzia\u0142a\u0144.
\nS\u0105 to mo\u017ce proste rzeczy, lecz stra\u017cak zawsze musi zachowa\u0107 zimn\u0105 krew, spok\u00f3j oraz opanowanie i podczas takich wydarze\u0144 mo\u017cemy sprawdzi\u0107 nasze mo\u017cliwo\u015bci i wytrenowa\u0107 zawzi\u0119to\u015b\u0107 oraz si\u0142\u0119 wojownika. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Jolanta Chibowska also confirms that this type of competition allows you to toughen up your character and better prepare for action in real rescue operations: When dealing with real threats, we are often exposed to intense physical exertion and operating in breathing apparatus.
\nI think this is a very good initiative, because it toughens up the character, allows you to break your own barriers and allows you to test the limit of your body’s endurance.
\nWhile climbing the floors, there is sometimes a battle with your own mind and internal motivational dialogues.
\nSuch training shows us that all weaknesses can be overcome and we must not give up. <\/em><\/p>\n

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I rate the run really high, because of the atmosphere before the start<\/em> \u2013 emphasizes Katarzyna Jakubek. Everyone calmly explained how the run was going, the construction of the staircase on which we were to move was presented, there was time to dress appropriately for the start, which turned into zero stress, and this is always the most important thing before the start, to be “relaxed”. Was it difficult? Of course it is. There was a crisis moment when I was already telling myself to let go, but this doggedness and awareness that this is just a small crisis that almost every player experiences is only in our heads. In such moments, I recommend thinking about our loved ones who could just need help at the very top of the building, the motivation is huge, because no one wants anyone from our loved ones to suffer. I had the pleasure to compete in Olivia for the first time and of course not the last one next year I am coming to improve this year’s result, but I have already competed in this type of events m.in in cities such as Warsaw, Wroc\u0142aw, Krakow, Berlin and Braga in Portugal. I encourage everyone to test their abilities and limits in such competitions.<\/em> This year’s second debutant sums up her participation in a similar way: I liked the run very much, although on the 20th floor it came to my mind: what did I agree to!<\/em> \u2013 says Jolanta Chibowska.
\nWhen I finally got to the top, a thought came to my mind: it was worth it!
\nI want to do it again!
\nIt was hard, but the satisfaction at the top repaid the pain and struggle that was during the run.
\nIt was the first time I had beaten Olivia Star.
\nEarlier, I took part in a run up the stairs at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw.
\nNext year I would love to take part in this race with the intention of improving my result. <\/p>\n

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The winners of the 7th edition of the Championships were the team of the Municipal Headquarters of the State Fire Service in Toru\u0144, covering this distance in just 6 minutes and 14 seconds.
\nThe second place was taken by the team from the Municipal Police in Gdynia with a result of 6 and 21 seconds.
\nThe third place went to firefighters from the Wejherowo County Headquarters with a time of 6 minutes and 25 seconds. <\/p>\n

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The best two firefighter pairs will represent Pomerania in the national competition, which will take place on September 14 at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw.<\/p>\n

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As emphasized by Brig.
\nMiros\u0142aw Cyrson from the Provincial Headquarters of the State Fire Service in Gda\u0144sk, the competition in Olivia Star is an important element of verification of the teams’ preparation for service in the increasingly demanding working conditions of firefighters: The scale of challenges and the scope of firefighters’ responsibilities are increasing year by year, and the number of incidents and interventions is growing.
\nThe training allows firefighters to be prepared for a wide variety of tasks, so the championships that take place in Olivia are important for our firefighting community, as they help to maintain physical fitness, which is an indispensable element in our activities.
\nThe training makes it easier for firefighters to be effective in carrying out rescue and firefighting operations. <\/em><\/p>\n

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