The practice received Second place in the Best Practice in Bulgarian Local Self-Governments 2016/2017, category III. Social innovation and partnerships

In October 2016 the first in Bulgaria Crisis Centre for Combating Fires and Disasters was opened in the village of Ovcha Mogila, municipality of Svishtov. The aim of the crisis centre is to react quickly and adequately to address emergency situations in the more remote settlements of the municipality.

The centre is located 5-10 minutes away from five villages, which together with Ovcha Mogila are distant from the municipal centre - town of Svishtov. The centre is an adequate solution to the problems of the local community - 5000 people. Its activities coordinate the efforts of various institutions and organizations: fire-fighters, medical personnel, Red Cross, Volunteer formation at Svishtov Municipality and the Crisis Centre in Ovcha Mogila itself. Its activities increase the sense of security and protection of the people.

The centre has elements, equipment and personnel of emergency and fire-fighting unit. It has a fire truck and an ambulance. Specialized vehicles are second-hand but have undergone full maintenance, and the ambulance is completely retrofitted with new modern equipment. In the centre work two drivers of the specialized equipment, former fire-fighters, and four nurses.

Innovative is the approach of combining budget and project funding and donation as well as inter-institutional cooperation in organizing the activity. The practice is the first of its kind in the country.