The public establishment may exercise, at the discretion of the local authorities and public establishments that make it up, the following powers and duties, with a view to contributing to the protection of Mediterranean forests and their environment:
1° Experimenting with, leasing, acquiring and managing equipment and materials, as well as setting up an order group between its members in order to coordinate and group purchases;
2° In liaison with the relevant competent bodies, the training of the various personnel and agents involved in the protection of Mediterranean forests and civil safety, in particular professional and volunteer firefighters;
3° Informing and raising public awareness;
4° Carrying out studies and research;
5° Implementing new technologies.