Article R1424-20 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The departmental director of fire and rescue services or his deputy are in command of rescue operations throughout the territory of their department. This command may be delegated under the conditions set out in article R. 1424-43. Within this framework and to ensure the operational implementation of all the resources provided for in article L. 1424-33, the departmental director of the fire and rescue services has authority over all the…