Young Rescuers Compete at Zemborzyckie Reservoir

24 May 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Students took part in a youth first aid competition near Lublin, practicing simulated rescues and teamwork ahead of the national final.

Youth first aid competition teams from across the Lublin region met near Zalew Zemborzycki to test real-life rescue skills under pressure.

Consequently, the event focused on speed, accuracy and cooperation. Moreover, judges graded not only medical technique but also communication and safety. Therefore, each team had only ten minutes per scenario to assess, secure and treat victims. In addition, organizers based scenarios on situations common during summer trips and water recreation.

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Competition format and local context

Teams faced staged drownings, a simulated bus crash and multiple severe injuries. Consequently, the bus scenario created the most chaos. Moreover, a member of the winning team, Amanda Mazurek, described five critically injured victims and three role-players disrupting rescue efforts. Therefore, teams had to triage and stabilise patients fast. In addition, volunteer judges checked scene safety and teamwork. However, the clock remained the toughest judge.

youth first aid competition: stakes, training and results

The contest formed part of the regional Polish Red Cross championships. Consequently, the event represented months of training for youth groups. Moreover, coordinators designed tests to reflect emergencies that can occur during holidays, sports or lake outings. Therefore, winners will represent the Lublin province at the national final in Poznań on 13 June. In addition, the winning school came from the Zespół Szkół Chemicznych i Przemysłu Spożywczego in Lublin. However, pupils from Zamość and Radzyń Podlaski took second and third places respectively.

Why this matters for expats

Young people learn lifesaving skills that help whole communities. Consequently, these competitions reinforce local emergency readiness. Moreover, better-trained volunteers reduce response times and improve outcomes. Therefore, expats should note how local civil safety works here. In Poland call 112 for any emergency, or 999 for medical help. In addition, 998 reaches fire services and 997 reaches police. However, ambulance response depends on local dispatch priorities and hospital capacity managed by the National Health Fund (NFZ).

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: As an expat, you should carry ID and your PESEL only if registered (PESEL is a Polish ID number). In case of an emergency call 112 and state the location clearly. Moreover, public medical care works through the National Health Fund (NFZ), while social benefits route through ZUS (social insurance). Therefore, private health insurance speeds access to non-urgent care. In addition, minor on-the-spot penalties are called “mandat” (a fine) so be prepared to pay fines by card or bank transfer in some places.

Organisers stressed that the championships reward practical skills and calm under stress. Consequently, they argued the event benefits more than the students. Moreover, communities gain first responders who can act before professional services arrive. Therefore, the tournament offers a real public service. In addition, schools from many towns such as Chełm, Tomaszów Lubelski and Biłgoraj joined the event. Finally, the competition celebrated dedicated youth and the Polish Red Cross effort to keep citizens safer.

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