Security & Defence
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In Fontainebleau, the exceptional commitment of firefighters
Eight firefighters from Var were deployed to Seine-et-Marne to protect the Fontainebleau forest. Mayor François Arizzi praised their dedication.
Eight firefighters from Bormes-les-Mimosas and Le Lavandou were deployed to Seine-et-Marne, a commitment praised by François Arizzi.
The winning summer cocktail
La Londe-les-Maures reinforces its security forces for the summer season. The town combines nature preservation with increased police presence.
La Londe-les-Maures combines natural preservation and strict security to guarantee its quality of life.
Great success for the road safety prevention operation at Avenue 83
L’Avenue 83 hosted a road safety event on July 17 and 18. Visitors took part in interactive workshops.
Avenue 83 hosted a major road safety awareness campaign during the peak summer holiday travel period.
The PHA Tonnerre transformed into a drone arena!
On July 7, the PHA Tonnerre hosted unique drone races. Military and civilian pilots competed on the flight deck.
On July 7, the PHA Tonnerre hosted drone races pitting civil and military pilots against each other.
26 new clearance divers graduate
26 clearance diver students graduated on July 17. The ceremony took place in Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer.
After ten months of training, 26 student clearance divers graduated at the École de plongée de Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer on July 17.
Thomas Chaboud at the Helm of the BRF Jacques Chevallier
Commander Thomas Chaboud took command of the supply ship Jacques Chevallier in Toulon. He succeeds Captain Christophe Gaume.
Frigate Captain Thomas Chaboud has taken command of the force replenishment vessel Jacques Chevallier in Toulon.
Var maritime units honored on the Champs-Élysées
Several French Navy units based in Var paraded in Paris on July 14. The event celebrated the 400th anniversary of the French Navy.
Several Marine nationale units based in Toulon, Hyères, and Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer paraded in Paris for July 14.
Thibault Lavernhe Takes Command of the Chevalier Paul
Captain Thibault Lavernhe took command of the frigate Chevalier Paul. He succeeds Jean-Ythier Verly after two years of intense operations.
Captain Thibault Lavernhe has taken command of the air defense frigate Chevalier Paul, succeeding Captain Jean-Ythier Verly.
Admiral Christophe Cluzel at the helm of the Staff
Admiral Christophe Cluzel is the new Chief of Staff of the French Navy. He succeeded Admiral Nicolas Vaujour during a ceremony in Toulon.
Admiral Christophe Cluzel is the new Chief of Staff of the Marine, succeeding Admiral Nicolas Vaujour during a ceremony in Toulon.
A wealth of operational experience for Colonel Ledoux
Colonel Simon Ledoux took command of the 54th Artillery Regiment in Hyères on July 22. He succeeds Colonel Xavier Tarot at the head of this surface-to-air unit.
Colonel Simon Ledoux took command of the 54ème régiment d'artillerie in Hyères, succeeding Colonel Xavier Tarot on July 22.
Forest Fires – Var Senator Françoise DUMONT Commissioned by the Government
La sénatrice du Var Françoise Dumont a été chargée par le gouvernement d'une mission sur les feux de forêts. Elle proposera des mesures pour le futur projet de loi sur la sécurité civile.
The Senator of Var, Françoise Dumont, has been appointed by the Prime Minister to propose new measures to combat forest fires.
Le Lavandou: a citizen reserve reinforces the monitoring of massifs
Le Lavandou has created a Municipal Civil Security Reserve. This team strengthens forest monitoring this summer.
The town has created a Réserve Communale de Sécurité Civile to strengthen forest fire prevention during the summer season.
Bormes-les-Mimosas: with modernised means, the nautical brigade ensures safety
The Bormes-les-Mimosas municipal police acquired a new rigid inflatable boat. This modern vessel strengthens maritime security and beach surveillance this summer.
The municipal police's nautical brigade has acquired a new semi-rigid boat to strengthen safety at sea.
Immersion internship with the Gendarmerie for high school students
The gendarmerie du Var organized a two-week immersion program for high school students. The initiative introduced young people to the various careers within the institution.
The Gendarmerie du Var successfully organized an immersion internship for year 11 students, offering them a concrete vision of its careers.
A Strategic Investment for Proximity
The city of La Garde acquired two hybrid vehicles for its municipal police. This initiative modernizes the fleet while reducing its carbon footprint.
The municipal police acquires two hybrid vehicles, combining modernization and environmental commitment.
A symbol of continuity and commitment
On July 2, Captain Augustin-Marie Aubret took command of the BAN d'Hyères. He succeeds Captain Paul Zanassi following an official ceremony.
On July 2, Captain Augustin-Marie Aubret succeeded Paul Zanassi as commander of the BAN d’Hyères.
The École du Personnel de Pont d'Envol Celebrated Its 30th Anniversary
Hyères Naval Air Base celebrated the 30th anniversary of the École du Personnel de Pont d'Envol on June 26. This school trains specialists working on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
The Base d'aéronautique navale d'Hyères celebrated the 30th anniversary of its École du Personnel de Pont d'Envol on June 26.
"Our duty is to reaffirm our support for the police"
A ceremony was held on July 10 in Toulon for National Police Day. The Var prefect and elected officials paid tribute to fallen and injured officers.
For National Police Day, a tribute ceremony was held on July 10 in Toulon in the presence of the prefect and elected officials.