The fire and rescue services are placed for employment under the authority of the mayor or the prefect, acting within the scope of their respective police powers.
To carry out the prevention missions for which they are responsible, in particular with regard to the regulations applicable to fire and panic risks in establishments open to the public, the mayor or the prefect has at its disposal the resources falling within the remit of the fire and rescue services.
The resources of the departmental or territorial fire and rescue service dedicated to prevention actions are defined by the board of directors taking into account the number of establishments in the department falling under the regulations applicable to fire and panic risks in establishments open to the public.