SELECTED TASKS OF THE PROVINCIAL COMMANDER OF THE STATE FIRE SERVICE IN TERMS OF ENSURING SAFETY DURING MASS SPORTS EVENTS IN POLAND

Abstract

This article discusses the rights and obligations of the provincial commander of the State Fire Service, who has been equipped with the tasks of this entity in the field of safety of mass sports events. In accordance with the regulations of the Act of March 20, 2009, on the safety of mass events adopted by the legislator, the provincial commander of the State Fire Service plays a key role, among others, in assessing the safety status of the facility or area where a mass sports event is to be held. The commander also undertakes a number of direct activities aimed at preventing the occurrence of various types of threats during the events in question.