The interdepartmental public fire and rescue establishment may exercise, at the choice of the constituent fire and rescue services, the following powers and attributions:
a) The acquisition, rental and management of equipment and materials, as well as the constitution of a group of orders with the constituent services in order to coordinate and group purchases;
b) The training of professional and volunteer firefighters in liaison with the competent bodies in the field;
c) The assumption of responsibility for expenses relating to rescue operations under the conditions set by article L. 742-11 of the French Internal Security Code;
d) Informing the public and raising awareness of risks affecting the safety of people and property;
e) Carrying out studies and research.