Today (4 May) we celebrate the International Firefighter's Day. The holiday is an expression of respect for firefighters for their hard work and risking their lives. It is also a day when we pay tribute to all firefighters who gave their lives during rescue operations.

It is a difficult and extremely noble profession at the same time. To become a firefighter, physical strength is not enough. You have to analyze the situation, anticipate risks, make quick decisions - not everyone can do that. I wish you that the effort you put into your work every day will always result in social respect. Thanks to you, we, the residents, feel safe. - Tomasz Andrukiewicz, Mayor of the City of Ełk, thanks the firefighters.

We wish all firefighters, both professional and volunteers, safe returns home and unflagging satisfaction with their work. Thank you for your service!