At the heart of SDIS 86, the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service

SDIS 86 is the public body responsible for managing emergency aid in the Vienne department. Within its premises in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, there are professional and volunteer firefighters, as well as all administrative and technical staff. SDIS 86 is responsible for preventing, protecting and fighting fires, as well as personal rescue operations, combating technological risks and protecting the environment.

To ensure its mission, SDIS 86 has several emergency centers spread across the territory to guarantee rapid response times, even in the most rural areas. It works closely with other emergency services, such as the SAMU, and the police and gendarmerie services to respond effectively to the multiple and varied crises it faces.

When you contact 18 or 112, your call is received at the alert processing center. This will, depending on the situation, redirect you to another emergency service or engage, if necessary, the appropriate emergency means by triggering an intervention at the fire and rescue center closest to the scene of the disaster.

Join the Vienne firefighters

Throughout the year, the SDIS, the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service, recruits around a hundred new volunteers to compensate for departures. If you want to join the fire brigade near you, it is important to meet a few criteria:

• Be at least 16 years old
• Have team spirit and share values ​​of citizenship, solidarity and mutual aid
• Live and/or work near a fire and rescue center
• Train: 8 days of initial training (in differentiated commitment) and up to 26 days of training – spread over a period of 1 to 3 years, to ensure all missions
• Train (1 monthly maneuver) and maintain good physical condition
• Ensure operational availability with an on-call equivalent to a period of 5 days/month, by staying at home or near the assigned fire and rescue center, ready to respond to the call

To contact the firefighters near you, it is imperative to contact the SDIS or the station closest to you. After an interview with the center head, you will have a medical examination and take part in a recruitment day. It is not necessary to be trained in lifesaving actions to join the fire brigade; throughout your career, you will be trained internally to acquire new skills.

Preventing domestic risks in winter

Beyond its emergency interventions, SDIS 86 plays an essential role in prevention and awareness of domestic, environmental and industrial risks. As winter returns, the SDIS warns in particular of domestic risks linked to fireplaces, heaters, stoves and inserts. Chimney fires can be caused by the buildup of soot and creosote in the ducts, increasing the risk of fire. Regular chimney sweeping is essential to avoid these dangers. As for carbon monoxide, it is an odorless and invisible gas, produced by incomplete combustion, particularly in poorly maintained boilers, stoves, and fireplaces. Inhaled in large quantities, it can cause headaches, nausea, even coma or death. The installation of carbon monoxide detectors and the annual inspection of heating installations are essential measures to prevent these risks and ensure the safety of occupants.
Finally, with the arrival of the holiday season, it is tempting to want to decorate your home. Be careful though, Christmas garlands, although attractive, can present a fire risk if they are not used or maintained correctly. Fairy light fires are often caused by worn wires, faulty bulbs or overloaded connections.
To reduce these risks, it is recommended to check the condition of the garlands before each use and to ensure that they carry CE certification to guarantee compliance with safety standards.

Avoid leaving them on when you are away or at night, and do not place them near flammable materials such as natural fir or curtains. LED garlands, which heat less, are also preferred to reduce the risk of overheating and fire.