Events

Toulon: fire at Chalucet media library

A fire involving materials that started outside the Chalucet media library in Toulon spread to the facade and interior of the building on Saturday evening. Firefighters from the Var department intervened to bring the blaze under control.

Lure: a house completely destroyed by fire

Firefighters from Haute-Saône responded to Lure for a fire that completely engulfed a house of approximately 100 square meters.

Saint-Lyé: renovated barracks and ongoing training for firefighters

Firefighters from the Saint-Lyé first response centre gathered for their annual training, amidst municipal investments and a renovated barracks.

Charolles: 50 years since the decree allowing women to become firefighters

The Saône-et-Loire Departmental Fire and Rescue Service celebrated the 50th anniversary of the decree that opened the profession to women in Charolles, in the presence of Claudie Haigneré.

Sarthe: Fire breaks out in a house in Connerré, 20 firefighters deployed

A fire broke out in the bedroom of a detached house in Connerré (Sarthe) on November 7, 2026. Nearly twenty firefighters were deployed to extinguish it.

Châlons-en-Champagne: Ongoing strike among firefighters

Firefighters at the Châlons-en-Champagne rescue center continue a strike launched at the end of summer, with numerous demands, while continuing their emergency responses.

Corte: The firefighters' association conducts its activities year-round

The Corte firefighters' association organizes events to fund equipment and support the families of firefighters.

Chemical alert at the waste disposal site of Magny-les-Hameaux

The waste disposal site of Magny-les-Hameaux was closed urgently after a suspicious discovery, with firefighters intervening on site.

Lieutenant Colonel Jocelyn Bourcier retires after a career with the firefighters

Lieutenant Colonel Jocelyn Bourcier, who joined the firefighters in 1983, ends his career and looks back on it, marked notably by the Laon fire.

Réunion: evacuations amid fires in Plateau-Caillou

Plateau-Caillou gendarmes evacuated residents threatened by fires and secured the affected areas, alongside firefighters.

Valmont: 14-month-old girl seriously burned by a cup of coffee

Firefighters responded in Valmont, in the Meuse department, for a 14-month-old girl seriously burned on the chest by a cup of hot coffee.

Dijon: fire breaks out in a house on Rue Général-Delaborde

A fire broke out in the kitchen of a house on Rue Général-Delaborde in Dijon, requiring the intervention of 22 firefighters. The article states there were no casualties.

Châlons: distribution of firefighters' calendars has begun

The Châlons firefighters' association has launched its calendar tour, designed this year with the help of artificial intelligence.

MP calls for better recognition of volunteer firefighters in their pensions

LIOT MP Yannick Favennec is backing a bill aimed at strengthening recognition of volunteer firefighters' commitment in the calculation of their pension rights.

French Guiana: RSMA and SDIS open a training pathway for volunteer firefighters

In Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, the RSMA and the French Guiana Departmental Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS) are launching a program to train twelve volunteer firefighters.

Marne: warning against fake firefighters during calendar sales tour

Authorities are reminding people of the rules for identifying genuine firefighters from the Marne SDIS (Departmental Fire and Rescue Service) in the face of suspicious door-to-door sellers active during the calendar sales period.

Guzargues: a 600-square-metre house destroyed by fire

Firefighters from Hérault responded to a major fire in Guzargues that started in the garage of a 600-square-metre house. A malfunction of the gas boiler is suspected.

Vaucluse: assaults against firefighters more than doubled in 2026

About twenty verbal or physical assaults against firefighters were recorded in Vaucluse in 2026, more than double the previous year, with some interventions requiring police escort.

Courlon: house catches fire, 20 firefighters mobilized

A fire broke out in a house in Courlon, in the north of Côte-d'Or, on Thursday 29 October. Twenty firefighters responded to the scene.

Fécamp: two injured in apartment fire, 47 firefighters mobilized

An apartment fire on Paul-Vasselin Street in Fécamp left two injured and mobilized 47 firefighters overnight.

Fire breaks out at the Reventin-Vaugris dam in Isère

A significant fire brigade deployment has been launched following a fire at the facilities of the Reventin-Vaugris dam in Isère.

Marle: new fire ravages outbuilding

A fire destroyed an outbuilding on November 3 in Marle, in the Aisne, the second incident in three days in the municipality. Twenty-five firefighters were mobilized, with the ladder truck.

Firefighters from Aisne demonstrate in Brussels

About a dozen firefighters from Aisne are traveling to Brussels to take part in a demonstration during the European Civil Protection Forum.

France linkpompiers français de l'Aisne mobilisés

Albert: young firefighters pass on life-saving gestures

In Albert, in the Somme, young firefighters have raised residents' awareness of first-aid gestures.

Aube firefighters train their drone team

Firefighters from the Aube department have completed a new training day to make their drone team operational.

57-year-old woman dies after fall from Saint-Nazaire bridge

Sunday, November 1, a 57-year-old woman died after falling from the Saint-Nazaire bridge; her body was recovered by firefighters.

Trun: car catches fire on Rue de l'Église, no injuries

On Monday, November 2, 2026, a car caught fire on Rue de l'Église in Trun, Orne; six firefighters responded, and there were no injuries.

Inauguration of the new Moislains firefighters' rescue center

The new Moislains firefighters' rescue center was inaugurated by the president of the departmental council, the mayor and the sub-prefect of Péronne. It replaces an old building adjacent to the stadium.

Savoie: Busy Halloween night for firefighters

During the night of October 31 to November 1, Savoie firefighters responded to about twenty trash fires and fourteen burning vehicles.

Strasbourg: FFSS 67 first responders watch over the Meinau stadium

Report with the first responders of the French Federation of Lifesaving and First Aid in the Lower Rhine department (FFSS 67), reinforced by firefighters, who provide emergency services at the Meinau stadium in Strasbourg.

Bormes-les-Mimosas: Czechoslovakian Wolfdog rescued after 7 hours trapped in a pipe

Var firefighters extracted a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog on Thursday evening after it had been stuck since early afternoon in an underground pipe in Bormes-les-Mimosas, following more than seven hours of intervention.

Vosges: motorist slightly injured after 15-meter fall into ravine

In Taintrux, a motorist fell 15 meters with his vehicle while trying to turn around on Friday morning. Eleven firefighters were mobilized to extricate him; the man was slightly injured.

Clichy-sous-Bois: fire brought under control by Paris firefighters

During the night, Paris firefighters responded to a fire in Clichy-sous-Bois, requiring three hoses, including one on a ladder and one on a robot. No casualties are reported.

Le Pecq: woman rescued after falling from Pompidou Bridge into the Seine

A woman fell from the Pompidou Bridge in Le Pecq (Yvelines) and was rescued by firefighters; she was no longer breathing when she was pulled from the water.

Fire drill at Nantes Cathedral

A fire drill is scheduled for Thursday, October 29 at Nantes Cathedral with the Loire-Atlantique fire and rescue services, including an alarm and evacuation.