Article R1424-1-1 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The departmental and territorial fire and rescue services are classified in descending order into three categories A, B and C, on the basis of population as defined in article L. 3334-2. This classification is set by order of the minister responsible for civil security. Where the existence of particular risks justifies it, the minister may, on a proposal from the prefect of the department, after receiving the assent of the…