“We are delighted to be supporting the volunteer firefighters in our neighbourhood in Libiš. Having Spolana, one of the largest chemical companies in our country, as a neighbor, is a lifelong partnership. However, thanks to mutual communication, it is developing in the right direction,” Miroslav Falta, Spolana’s executive, said upon the firefighting equipment’s delivery. “The CAS 40 has reliably served our corporate firefighters. Thanks to its robust construction and excellent technical condition, I am convinced that it will continue helping the Libiš firefighters in extinguishing and other emergency operations for many years ahead.”

Besides Miroslav Falta, the ceremony in front of the firefighters’ base in Libiš was also attended by the chief of Spolana’s corporate firefighters, Martin Tomi, and six other firefighters working for Spolana. Mayor of Libiš Pavlína Komeštíková and Vice-mayor Marcel Eder and the head of the local firefighters in Libiš, David Zygmund, accepted the donation on behalf of the municipality of Libiš.

“It is amazing to have such a generous company such as Spolana as a neighbour,” Libiš Mayor Pavlína Komeštíková said upon the delivery of the new addition to the Libiš firefighting fleet. “We want to thank Spolana very much for its donation, the CAS 40 fire truck, for our volunteer firefighters.”

The Libiš fire brigade will now use the CAS 40 fire truck built on the Tatra 815 chassis for their rescue operations. The engine’s cabin offers sufficient space for a four-member crew with the necessary gear. The driving power is provided by an air-cooled diesel V12 engine, Tatra T3-930-30, having a maximum power of 235 kW from its 19-litre capacity. The truck holds 8,200 litres of water and 800 litres of foamer. The firefighting equipment also includes a decontamination rail in the front.

“We are happy about the new addition to our fleet,” David Zygmund, the chief of the local volunteer firefighters in Libiš, expressed the feelings of the entire firefighting community, which includes all age categories. “It is a piece of Czech firefighting history, for which we will perfectly care, so it can serve our region faithfully for many years.”

The Libiš fire brigade has an almost 125-year-old history. With more than 100 members, it is one of the largest fire departments in the Mělník district. They help fight fires, floods, and other natural disasters and remove the consequences of large-scale accidents. Also, they are active in preventive programmes, work with young people, and cultural activities. With the municipality’s contribution, their technical equipment can compare with professional firefighters. They are also proud of their unique collection of historic fire engines. The oldest fire truck dates back to 1915.

SPOLANA a.s. is one of the largest chemical manufacturing companies in the Czech Republic. The only manufacturer of PVC and caprolactam also produces ammonium sulphate and sulphuric acid. It currently employs over 700 people. Spolana has been owned by ORLEN Unipetrol since 2016. The ORLEN Unipetrol Group is the largest refining and petrochemical company in the Czech Republic. It focuses on crude oil processing and production, distribution and sale of fuels and petrochemical products – mainly plastics and fertilisers. It is one of the major players in the Czech and Central European markets in all these areas. The ORLEN Unipetrol group includes refineries and production plants in Litvínov and Kralupy nad Vltavou, Paramo with the Mogul brand in Pardubice, the Spolana company in Neratovice, and two research centres in Litvínov and Brno. ORLEN Unipetrol also includes the ORLEN Benzina petrol station network in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. With 421 outlets, Benzina ORLEN is the largest chain in the Czech Republic. With 13 sites in Slovakia, it is the fastest-growing network since 2019. ORLEN Unipetrol is one of the largest companies in the Czech Republic in terms of turnover. In 2019, it earned CZK 129 billion and employed more than 4,800 people. In addition to its business development, ORLEN Unipetrol is proud to be a socially responsible corporation. Therefore, it pays an equal amount of attention to initiatives, focusing on the cultivation and support of sustainable development, education, local communities, and the environment. In 2005, ORLEN Unipetrol became part of the PKN Orlen Group, the largest oil processor in Central Europe.

Contact details: Pavel Kaidl, spokesperson, telephone: +420 736 502 520, e-mail: pavel.kaidl@orlenunipetrol.cz