Paris Fire Brigade

, Fire Brigade headquarters since 1938 Founded in 1793 as the and following the 23-hour Austrian Embassy Fire in 1810 became a military organisation by imperial decree of Emperor Napoléon. On 18 September 1811, it became the and was expanded to the in 1867. During the Franco-Prussian War and World War I the sapeurs-pompiers were mobilised for military service, while continuing to fulfill their firefighting responsibilities. On 1 March 1967, it became the . == Selection and training ==

The operational personnel ( i.e. other ranks or rank and file) are usually engaged for five years. They must have French nationality, be between 18 and 25 years old, have a clean criminal record and have at least a vocational training CAP certificate. The selection is three days long, with sports tests, psychomotor tests, medical examination, etc. Training takes place in the Training Group (, GI), at the fort of Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. The first period lasts two months, with the first aid and first responder training, and basic military instruction (including shooting). They then undertake practical training of four months in an operational fire company (); this includes taking part in personal assistance and utility safety operations. The last stage of training is a further two months at the Training Group. Upon completing training, the firefighter joins a fire company. == Resources ==

The BSPP consists of 8,550 personnel with 81 stations and facilities who conduct 1,200 operations daily. • 463 pieces of equipment • 130 Pumpers • 63 Aerial Devices • 66 Ambulances • 71 Command and Patrol vehicles • 133 Special Engines • Fireboats • All terrain vehicles • Four wheel drives == Organisation ==

The brigade is commanded by a Brigade General as part of the French Army's engineering arm. The brigade commander directly controls the Information and Public Relations Bureau, and who is assisted a Colonel-Adjutant, a General Council called a Cabinet and a Chief of Staff who controls the following Bureaus: • General Studies Bureau • Financial Programs and Budget Bureau and three Assistant Chiefs of Staff: • Assistant Chief for Employment • Operations Bureau • Formation and Instruction Bureau • Prevention Bureau • Assistant Chief for Logistics • Techniques Service • Infrastructure Service • Administrative Service • Telecommunications and Information Service • Assistant Chief for Human Resources • Human resources Bureau • Personnel Welfare Bureau • Chief Doctor • Emergency medical service/SAMU • Chief of the Health Service Operational staff are divided into three geographic groups, as well as a training group and a services group. The geographic groups are: • First fire group – northeast Paris and Seine-Saint-Denis • Second fire group – southeast Paris and Val-de-Marne • Third fire group – west Paris and Hauts-de-Seine Each of the geographic groups consists of 8 fire companies and a few special units that are not part of a company (including ambulance units). Each company in turn consists of 2-4 fire stations. First fire group () The First fire group of the Paris Fire Brigade covers northeast Paris and Seine-Saint-Denis and is based in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. It consists of the following companies: • 7th at Blanche • 9th at Montmartre • 10th at Landon • 12th at Ménilmontant • 13th at Aulnay-sous-Bois • 14th at Clichy-sous-Bois • 24th at Montreuil • 26th at Saint-Denis Additional units include: • Fire Group Staff • EMS/SAMU • Facilities (Maintenance) Group Second fire group () in Paris. The Second Fire Group of the Paris Fire Brigade covers Southeast Paris and Val-de-Marne and is based in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. It consists of the following companies: • 1st at Chaligny • 2nd at Massena • 8th at Rousseau • 11th at Sévigné • 15th at Champigny • 17th at Créteil • 22nd at Rungis • 23rd at Saint-Maur Additional units include: • Fire Group Staff • EMS/SAMU • Facilities (Maintenance) Group Third fire group () The Third Fire Group of the Paris Fire Brigade covers Western Paris and Hauts-de-Seine and is based in Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine. It consists of the following companies: • 3rd at Port Royal • 4th at Colombier • 5th at Champerret • 6th at Grenelle • 16th at Boulogne • 21st at Plessis Clamart • 27th at Gennevilliers • 28th at Nanterre Additional units include: • Fire Group Staff • EMS/SAMU • Atelier Group Training Group () (Chief officer's car). The Training Group of the Paris Fire Brigade provides education and training to all Paris firefighters. It consists of the following: • Group Staff • EMS/SAMU • Center for Formation and Cadres • Center for the Instruction of Recruits • Basic Training Company • Auto School, driving and repairs • Support Company == Special services ==

light truck of the Scuba unit of Paris firemen. Controlled by Headquarters • Divers/SCUBA • Search and Rescue • Canine Service • Paris Fire Brigade Band • Gymnastic Team • Air Service • Boat Service == Frequency of operations ==

The BSPP performs about 1200 interventions per day. During 2001: • 1st fire group: 163,081 interventions, including 9,606 fires • 2nd fire group: 136,078 interventions, including 5,583 fires • 3rd fire group: 150,376 interventions, including 5,234 fires There are 6.16 million inhabitants in the BSPP zone (1999). This represents: • per day: 19 interventions per 100,000 inhabitants • per year: 7,300 interventions, including 331 fires, per 100,000 inhabitants ==Personnel==

Traditionally, the Paris Fire Brigade parades twice during the Bastille Day military parade: once on foot, and a second time with its vehicles. During the parade members are armed due to their membership in the armed forces. Evening dance parties are held at fire stations on (or near to) Bastille Day. These are known as a {{cite web |language=fr |url=http://www.pompiersparis.fr/actualites/info-brigade/liste-des-bals-du-13-et-14-juillet-2013 |title=Liste des Bals du 13 et 14 juillet 2013 |trans-title=List of Balls on July 13 and 14, 2013 |date=12 July 2013 == See also ==