GOPR - Gorskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe - Grupa Sudecka

What GOPR - Gorskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe - Grupa Sudecka does

GOPR Grupa Sudecka is a regional mountain rescue organization operating as one of seven groups within the national Górskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe (GOPR) federation. Founded in 1952 and headquartered at ul. Poznańska 6, Wałbrzych, Poland, the group provides 24/7 emergency rescue, search, and medical assistance across roughly 2,400 km² of the Central and Eastern Sudeten Mountains, including the Góry Kamienne, Góry Wałbrzyskie, Masyw Ślęży, Góry Sowie, Góry Stołowe, Góry Orlickie, and Masyw Śnieżnika ranges. As of October 2025, the organization reported 19 professional rescuers, 79 volunteer rescuers, and 20 candidate volunteers, supported by four permanent rescue stations in Wałbrzych, Karłów, Międzygórze, and Sokolec, plus additional winter-season rescue points at ski resorts including Zieleniec, Czarna Góra, and Dzikowiec. Core technical assets include the free "Ratunek" mobile application (iOS and Android) that automatically transmits GPS coordinates during emergency calls, alongside specialized equipment such as ropes, climbing gear, rescue sleds, and helicopter support.

The organization's revenue is composed of three streams: public funding from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration (MSWiA) and the Lower Silesian Marshal's Office (Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa Dolnośląskiego), public donations and 1.5% tax allocations routed through the affiliated Fundacja GOPR, and paid safety services at ski resorts and sporting events. Emergency rescue services themselves are provided free of charge to all persons in need, consistent with its statutory public-benefit mission. GTM channels include the official website (sudety.gopr.pl), social media presence on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, the Ratunek mobile app, and educational outreach to schools and community institutions. Strategic and operational partners include government ministries, the GOPR Foundation, corporate sponsors (PZU, Plus, Fundacja ORLEN, Tauron, Land Rover/Defender), and peer rescue services including Państwowa Straż Pożarna (PSP) and the Czech Horská záchranná služba (HZS). Recent operational metrics indicate 265 rescue actions in 2025 (including 6 helicopter operations) and approximately 300 injured persons assisted annually.

Name

GOPR - Gorskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe - Grupa Sudecka

Legal name

Górskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe

Website

https://walbrzyska.gopr.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GOPR Grupa Sudecka is a Polish nonprofit mountain rescue organization providing 24/7 emergency response, search, and medical services across 2,400 km² of the Sudeten Mountains, serving hikers, tourists, and ski resort visitors through four permanent rescue stations and a mobile emergency app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mountain Rescue Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mountain Safety & Patrol Services (Avalanche Training, Rescue, Medical) (THAAAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Search & Rescue (Urban/Water/Wilderness) Coordination (HLAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Mountain rescue services
• Emergency response operations
• Search and rescue
• Mountain safety education
• Volunteer rescue services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wałbrzych

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: Government funding from Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration (MSWiA) and Lower Silesian Marshal Office for public rescue services
2. Donations and Tax Allocations: Public donations and 1.5% tax allocation to Fundacja GOPR supporting rescue activities and rescuer families
3. Paid Safety Services: Paid rescue safety services at ski resorts and during sporting events within the operational area

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GOPR Grupa Sudecka provides 24/7 mountain rescue services across approximately 2,400 km² of the Central and Eastern Sudetes mountains in Poland. The organization operates through four rescue stations (Wałbrzych, Karłów, Międzygórze, Sokolec) and conducts emergency response, search and rescue, medical assistance, and helicopter-supported evacuations. The Ratunek mobile application enables direct emergency calls with automatic GPS location transmission.

Product overview

GOPR Grupa Sudecka operates as a regional mountain rescue organization providing emergency response services in the Central and Eastern Sudeten Mountains. The core offering consists of professional mountain rescue services delivered through four rescue stations. The primary digital product is the Ratunek mobile application for iOS and Android, enabling users to report emergencies with automatic GPS location transmission to rescue coordinators. Additional offerings include training programs, rescue competitions, and community education initiatives, all supported by the GOPR Foundation for charitable fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mountain Rescue Services Professional 24/7 mountain rescue operations conducted by 19 professional rescuers and 79 volunteer rescuers (as of October 2025) across approximately 2,400 km² of the Central and Eastern Sudetes mountains. Services include emergency response, search and rescue operations, first aid, medical assistance, helicopter-supported evacuations, and rescue from mountain trails. Free of charge for the general public.
• Ratunek Mobile Application Free mobile application available on Google Play and App Store for iOS and Android. Enables users to report mountain emergencies with automatic GPS location sharing transmitted directly to GOPR rescue coordinators. Targeted at individual hikers, tourists, and mountain recreation enthusiasts in Polish mountains.
• Paid Ski Resort Safety Services Contracted professional safety and rescue coverage services provided to ski resort operators in the Sudetes region (Czarna Góra, Zieleniec, Dzikowiec complexes) during winter season. Includes setting up dedicated rescue stations and rescue points, professional rescuer staffing, ski slope rescue, and avalanche response. Available to ski resort management companies on a contract basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~300 people rescued annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministerstwo Spraw Wewnętrznych i Administracji (MSWiA)coreOthersGovernment ministry providing public funding and institutional support for mountain rescue operations as part of national emergency services
• Urząd Marszałkowski Województwa DolnośląskiegocoreOthersRegional government authority of Lower Silesia providing public funding and support for rescue services in the Sudeten region
• PZUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner providing financial and marketing support for GOPR rescue operations
• Plus (Telecom)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTelecommunications partner supporting GOPR rescue operations and communications
• Fundacja ORLENminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate foundation providing funding and support for GOPR rescue activities
• TauronminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy company partner supporting GOPR rescue operations in southern Poland
• Land Rover / DefenderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle partner providing off-road vehicle support for mountain rescue operations
• Fundacja GOPR (GOPR Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting GOPR statutory activities, rescuer welfare, training development, and accepting donations and 1.5% tax allocations
• Państwowa Straż Pożarna (PSP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState Fire Service teams from various Polish cities participate in GOPR mountain rescue competitions and training exercises
• Horska záchranná služba (HZS) - Czech RepublicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech mountain rescue service participating in joint rescue competitions and training with GOPR teams including Orlické Hory and Jizerské Hory branches

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@pogotowie.gorskie
• Facebookfacebook.com/GOPR.SUDECKA
• Instagraminstagram.com/goprsudety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gopr-gorskie-ochotnicze-pogotowie-ratunkowe

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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