The main rescue center in Le Puy celebrated Sainte-Barbe, the patron saint of firefighters, on Saturday November 30. The ceremony provided an opportunity to take stock of the past year.
Local elected officials and public authorities gathered on Saturday to salute the work, commitment and courage of the 130 firefighters from the main rescue center in Le Puy on the occasion of the celebration of Sainte-Barbe.
The military ceremony allowed medals to be presented to 14 firefighters (read below), before saluting the 11 others who changed rank this year. The head of the center, Captain Pascal Reymond (decorated with the medal of honor of the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region by Laurent Wauquiez) recalled the importance of the main rescue center in Le Puy, “a real backbone and thinking head” where There are many specialized firefighters (rescue in dangerous environments, rescue and search unit, divers and technological risks).Medals were awarded.
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The officer retraced 2024 by focusing on the human side. The rescue center welcomed Lieutenant Olivier Jamon, as well as four professional firefighters and as many young firefighters. The head of the center briefly returned to the operational activity marked by the major fires on rue Grenouillit in Puy, at the La Chartreuse high school in Brives-Charensac and the floods of October 17.Local elected officials were present at the ceremony.
On the equipment side, several new vehicles, including two light vehicles and an ambulance, have been allocated to the Puy firefighters. “A new large scale should arrive before the end of the year. »
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The staff rolled up their sleeves to improve the building with the creation of a new office, a women's center and a classroom for young firefighters. Two dormitories have been transformed into four more comfortable rooms. The firefighters association purchased sports equipment and furniture for the rest room.The main center has 130 firefighters.
Celine Demars
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Medals. The Sainte-Barbe ceremony is an opportunity to present seniority medals to 14 of the 130 firefighters at the main rescue center in Le Puy.
Large gold medal. Chief Warrant Officer Philippe Langrene.
Gold medal. Lieutenant Benoît Jamon, chief warrant officer Jérôme Amblard, chief warrant officer Nicolas Boitin, warrant officer Jean-François Nougier and chief sergeant Gérald Saby.
Silver medal. Chief Sergeant Vincent Obrier and Chief Sergeant Mathieu Ferry.
Bronze medal. Master Corporal Fabien Gatelier, Sapper Jordan Fontanille, Sapper Léa Berger, Sapper Cathy Marcelier and Sapper Gaëtan Nicolas.
