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Loir-et-Cher: he started fires to watch the firefighters
According to *La Nouvelle République*, the young man dreamt of becoming a firefighter. It is a job that fascinates him, a profession he ‘idealises’, in his own words, as reported by the public prosecutor of…
Aisne: a firefighter falls several metres during a drill
According to our colleagues at L’Union, a 22-year-old volunteer firefighter from Cottez-en-Aisne (Aisne) was due to take part in a drill on Saturday morning. Unfortunately, for reasons unknown to our editorial team,…
Évenos (83)
A fire has been reported in Évenos, in the Var department. Firefighters from SDIS 83 are at the scene. For your safety, please do not go to…
A heatwave is forecast for next week, with temperatures reaching up to 40°C in the shade
Whilst the weather is set to be rather mixed over the next few days, with concerns that unsettled conditions and thunderstorms may return to the Languedoc on Thursday and…
Haute-Saône: called out to a drowning incident, the fire brigade found… a large dead carp
According to a report from our colleagues at *L’Est Républicain*, on Wednesday, shortly before 4 pm, the Haute-Saône Emergency Response Centre (CTA), which is responsible for managing…
Salon-de-Provence (13), Route d’Eyguieres
A fire has been reported near Salon-de-Provence (13), on the Route d’Eyguieres. Two fire engines from the SDIS 13 fire service are on the scene. Please avoid the area.
Eure: 29 young people taking part in the universal national service programme fainted during the ceremony
These Universal National Service recruits and Defence Cadets, standing motionless in the sun, were unable to cope with the intense heat. According to our colleagues at *Le Parisien*, their caps will not…
Gréasque (13)
A fire has been reported in Gréasque, in the Bouches-du-Rhône (13). 12.14 pm – The fire has been brought under control thanks to the efforts of the fire brigade. Watering operations are underway. 11.45 am – 1 CGGC Gardanne…
Illegal downloads: fire service support groups served with formal notices
The High Authority for the Distribution of Works and the Protection of Rights on the Internet (Hadopi) recently alerted the fire service via its federation. Indeed, forty fire brigades…
Can firefighters with a provisional licence drive?
The answer is no! The provisional driving licence was introduced by the Act of 12 June 2003 to step up the fight against road violence. In fact, the Highway Code…
A firefighter and two police officers attacked near Rennes
20 MINUTES. The incident took place during the night between Saturday and Sunday in Combourg (Ille-et-Vilaine), north of Rennes. Hearing fireworks being set off near the hall…
Hyères (83)
A third fire has been reported in the town of Hyères, in the Var (83). Several fire brigade units are at the scene. Please ensure emergency services have unhindered access.
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