Article L2512-17 of the French General Code of Local Authorities
The Prefect of Police is responsible for fire rescue and defence. He retains the powers he exercises by virtue of the special law on the subject. As such, the Paris Fire Brigade is the territorially competent fire and rescue service responsible for the missions mentioned in Article L. 1424-2. Placed for employment under the authority of the Paris Police Prefect, the missions and organisation of the Paris Fire Brigade are…