Article L1424-89 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The Saint-Barthélemy fire brigade is made up of: 1° Professional fire brigades; 2° Volunteer fire brigades. Professional fire brigades, including the service manager, are recruited and managed by the collectivity, within the framework of the legislative and regulatory provisions applicable to them. By way of derogation from the fourth paragraph, professional fire brigade officers may, under conditions laid down by regulation, be appointed to their grades, posts or functions jointly…