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CCFF equips itself with a drone, a first in Var
The CCFF of Le Pradet has acquired a forest surveillance drone. It is the first committee in Var to use such equipment.
The Comité Communal des Feux de Forêt has presented its new surveillance drone, a pioneering tool in the department.
Patrick Chaumeil at the helm of the frigate Aconit
Commander Patrick Chaumeil has taken command of the frigate Aconit. He succeeds Captain François Garreau.
Frigate captain Patrick Chaumeil has taken command of the frigate Aconit, succeeding captain François Garreau.
Captain Olivier Brossollet Takes Command of the Dixmude
Captain Olivier Brossollet took command of the helicopter carrier Dixmude on July 16 in Toulon. He succeeds Captain Jocelyn Delrieu.
Captain Olivier Brossollet has taken command of the amphibious helicopter carrier Dixmude, succeeding Captain Jocelyn Delrieu.
Excellence and rigor at the service of the Nation
A graduation ceremony for the École du Personnel du Pont d'Envol took place on July 17 in La Londe-les-Maures. Young sailors are joining the Marine nationale.
A new graduating class of the École du Personnel du Pont d’Envol was celebrated in La Londe-les-Maures on July 17.
Vincent Dejoie commander of the mine clearance diver vessel Achéron
Vincent Dejoie took command of the ship Achéron on July 16 in Toulon. He succeeds Lieutenant Maxime Vignol.
Sub-lieutenant Vincent Dejoie took command of the mine clearance diver support vessel Achéron in Toulon.
Gauthier Guillaumat takes command of the PHA Mistral
Captain Gauthier Guillaumat took command of the amphibious assault ship Mistral in Toulon. He succeeds Quentin Vieux-Rochas.
Captain Gauthier Guillaumat has taken command of the amphibious helicopter carrier Mistral, succeeding Quentin Vieux-Rochas.
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.