249 applications were received by the project «Firefighters. Improving Civil Protection Locally in Ukraine».  45 municipalities were selected for the selection second stage and a list of 20 project participants was formed, the verification having been done and the municipalities having been visited.

In the near future the selected municipalities will be informed about preparation for signing memorandums on cooperation with the International Solidarity Foundation Representative Office in Ukraine, education visits to Poland and further steps within the projects.