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Forest fires: with summer just a few days away, clear your undergrowth!
Every year, wildfires ravage thousands of hectares of forest in France. As a preventative measure, clearing undergrowth is sometimes compulsory. The aim is to stop fires from spreading and to protect…
Elne (66)
A fire has been reported near Elne, in the Pyrénées-Orientales (66). The wind is quite strong in the area this Sunday morning. Firefighters from the SDIS…
Forest fires: with summer just a few days away, clear your undergrowth!
Every year, wildfires ravage thousands of hectares of forest in France. As a preventative measure, clearing undergrowth is sometimes compulsory. The aim is to stop fires from spreading and to protect…
No respite for female firefighters: what impact will this have on on-call duties and standby shifts?
The unpredictability of call-outs at an individual level places a significant strain on emergency services staff, with proven effects on sleep and performance, for example…
National Firefighters’ Day: a tribute from Gérard Collomb
On Friday, Gérard Collomb, Minister of State and Minister for the Interior, paid tribute to the firefighters – both men and women – who, through their daily commitment to rescuing and assisting the French people, hold high…
Fire service: 43 proposals for the future of volunteering
Hearings with numerous stakeholders from the civil protection and civic engagement sectors, as well as a direct consultation with volunteer firefighters – which yielded nearly 23,700 responses – have helped to inform…
The three key areas for the volunteer firefighters of tomorrow
Consultations with numerous stakeholders in the fields of civil protection and civic engagement, as well as a direct consultation with volunteer firefighters – which yielded nearly 23,700 responses – have helped to inform…
Volunteer firefighters: "It’s difficult to balance work, personal life and volunteering"
The recent report by the volunteer mission, submitted to the Home Secretary on 23 May, highlights the growing needs on the ground, which it…
French firefighters: some key figures
The French civil protection model, which is internationally recognised, is based on a careful balance between professionals and volunteers. Indeed, of the 246,800 firefighters across the country,…
The recent rainfall could increase the risk of forest fires this summer
The vegetation is green, which is surprising for June, when drought is usually already well and truly established in the south of France. “This is the first time I’ve…
The recent rainfall could increase the risk of forest fires this summer
The vegetation is green, which is surprising for June, when drought is usually already well and truly established in the south of France. “This is the first time I’ve…
Saint-Jean-d'Illac (33)
A fire has been reported in the town of Saint-Jean-d'Illac in Gironde. Around ten firefighters were deployed. For your own safety, please do not go to the scene. The fire…
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