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Article L1852-2 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The fire and rescue services are responsible for preventing, protecting against and fighting fires.

They contribute, along with the other services and professionals concerned, to protecting against and fighting other accidents, disasters and catastrophes, assessing and preventing technological or natural risks and providing emergency assistance.

Within the scope of their responsibilities, they carry out the following tasks:

1° Prevention and assessment of civil protection risks;

2° Preparation of protective measures and organisation of emergency resources;

3° Protection of people, property and the environment;

4° Emergency assistance to victims of accidents, disasters or catastrophes and their evacuation.

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Article L1852-2

Les services d’incendie et de secours sont chargés de la prévention, de la protection et de la lutte contre les incendies.

Ils concourent, avec les autres services et professionnels concernés, à la protection et à la lutte contre les autres accidents, sinistres et catastrophes, à l’évaluation et à la prévention des risques technologiques ou naturels ainsi qu’aux secours d’urgence.

Dans le cadre de leurs compétences, ils exercent les missions suivantes :

1° La prévention et l’évaluation des risques de sécurité civile ;

2° La préparation des mesures de sauvegarde et l’organisation des moyens de secours ;

3° La protection des personnes, des biens et de l’environnement ;

4° Les secours d’urgence aux personnes victimes d’accidents, de sinistres ou de catastrophes ainsi que leur évacuation.

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