Article L1852-9 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
Volunteer firefighters who belong to a communal or inter-communal fire brigade and civic service firefighter volunteers, once they have completed their initial training, are expected to take part in all the tasks assigned to the fire and rescue services. They are obliged to undergo the training required to perform their duties. The costs of this training are part of the compulsory expenditure incurred by municipalities or their groupings for fire…