Polish officers rushed into a smoky apartment in Lubin after residents raised the alarm and officers heard a call for help inside, police said. The woman they found could not get out on her own. Despite heavy smoke and warnings that the gas installation could pose a danger, the policemen entered the apartment, located the elderly woman lying on the floor, and took her out of the hazardous scene. Paramedics then took over her care. The incident was reported by local residents from the building, who alerted police to the worsening situation in the flat. On arrival, officers acted immediately, entering the unit while the smoke continued to fill the rooms. After removing the woman, they ensured she was handed to medical services. Poland Police said the intervention shows that police service is not only about responding to crime and keeping order, but also about being ready to make difficult decisions and act under pressure when a person’s life is at risk.