Emergency events can have severe impacts on human life, health, and property. Ensuring adequate protection requires preparedness not only from crisis managers but also from the general population. Education is a fundamental component of civil protection; however, it is often implemented inefficiently. Integrating educational tools and aids can significantly enhance the quality and effectiveness of the learning process, thereby improving readiness for managing emergencies. A variety of software solutions and tools are available to support education in civil protection, offering both instructional resources and simplified learning methods. Among these, 3D printing technology stands out as a particularly promising tool, enabling the production of a wide range of tangible teaching aids. The ongoing advancement of manufacturing technologies presents numerous opportunities to improve the educational process. This article explores, based on the findings of a conducted survey, the possibilities and effectiveness of utilising 3D-printed educational aids within civil protection training. The results highlight the added value of this innovative approach in strengthening both practical and theoretical preparedness for emergency response.

This article deals with the attitudes of residents of the border village of Ubľa toward the arrival of foreign nationals in the Slovak Republic, with a particular focus on individuals who left Ukraine because of the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The aim of this research is to assess the impact of this migratory movement on the perceived quality of life of local inhabitants living near the border crossing and to identify potential measures for improvement. This study is based on a review of the current state of the issue in both national and international contexts, serving as a theoretical foundation for the empirical part of this study. This study was conducted using the Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI) method to examine residents’ attitudes toward foreign nationals in general, toward arrivals from Ukraine specifically, and toward the management of the crisis declared in 2022 in response to their arrival. Data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics. The results indicate significant differences in respondents’ attitudes depending on their level of education, with university-educated respondents being approximately twice as likely to express more positive attitudes toward the arrival of foreign nationals and refugees from Ukraine compared to respondents with secondary education, who tended to hold more negative views.

The article examines the implementation of 3D printing in civil protection and crisis management with a focus on the educational process, while 3D printing technology enables the creation of various teaching aids that streamline teaching and enrich theoretical knowledge. The empirical part of the study is based on a quantitative questionnaire survey among students of the Faculty of Safety Engineering of the University of Žilina in Žilina, with hypotheses set in advance and forming the basis for the construction of the questionnaire. The questionnaire collected data on the subjective evaluation of 3D printing through continuous, nominal, and ordinal responses and was completed by 277 students. Statistical methods of simple and group classification, as well as t-test, ANOVA, Kruskal–Wallis and Pearson’s correlation analysis were used to evaluate the data. Statistical significance was used to determine whether observed differences and relationships were unlikely to have arisen by chance. In addition, effect size measures were used in correlation and regression analyses to assess the strength and practical relevance of statistically significant relationships. The results of the study show that 3D printing significantly contributes to improving education and preparedness in civil protection, as it allows for more material-efficient and flexible production of educational aids compared to traditional custom production. Thus, it supports the development of more resilient communities and contributes to long-term sustainability. The findings confirmed that 3D printing is a suitable tool for improving public preparedness for emergencies.