Photos / videos: The 125th National Congress of the French Fire Service!

The 125th National Congress of the French Fire Service took place from 26 to 29 September 2018 in Bourg-en-Bresse (01). Gérard Collomb, Minister for the Interior, was present late on Friday afternoon to follow the results of the elections for the National Federation of French Firefighters, and on Saturday morning to deliver his highly acclaimed speech. _____ The Patrouille de France flypast: Static display: Helicopter-based demonstration (Dragon 69 and the fire service’s mountain rescue team): FPTSR Rail/Road demonstration: Demonstration of the rescue of victims, carried out in cooperation with the national police: Elections for representatives of the National Federation of French Firefighters: Congratulations to Colonel Grégory Allione, who has been elected president of the federation with 100 per cent of the vote. He will take up his post on 12 October at the next board meeting, succeeding Colonel Éric FAURE. Presentation of the monitoring and alert system to Signa-Tec’s emergency response staff to the Minister for the Home : Tweets from the Home Secretary:

It was a great pleasure to meet up with the French fire service again in Bourg-en-Bresse for their national conference, alongside Éric @FaureFNSPF and Grégory Allione, whose election I would like to congratulate him on this evening. Thank you to the @sdis01 and to the @PompiersFR for their hospitality! 🚒 #SPConference2018 pic.twitter.com/CXYfHpohJY

— Gérard Collomb (@gerardcollomb) 28 September 2018

Nothing is harder to bear than those moments when you are told that a firefighter has died in the line of duty. I will never forget the names of those to whom I paid the Nation’s solemn tribute. A tribute to our heroes who gave their lives to save us. 🚒#SPConference2018 pic.twitter.com/WZXeLQZotj

— Gérard Collomb (@gerardcollomb) 29 September 2018

Every day, 10,000 people are assisted by the fire service – that’s one call-out every 7 seconds. 66 per cent of these call-outs are carried out by volunteers. The government is launching an action plan for these everyday heroes. 📄 https://t.co/k9FYKCX3zg 🚒 #SPConference2018 pic.twitter.com/CS9HZeEbNW

— Gérard Collomb (@gerardcollomb) 29 September 2018

Moved to tears, Colonel Éric Faure is given a standing ovation by the French fire service. By the wonderful, extended family of civil protection. 🚒#SPConference2018 pic.twitter.com/re2WGIK96b

— Gérard Collomb (@gerardcollomb) 29 September 2018

See you next year in Vannes (22) for the 126th national congress. Photos: > © Guillaume DOLLÉ - Secours Info > © Yann MARTIN - Secours Info Videos: > © Adrien HENNEBELLE - Secours Info