Securite Civile

The Direction de la Defense de la Securite Civile is an agency within the French Ministry of the Interior that oversees civil defence and preparation. The agency provides direction and support for fire and rescue services throughout France. The agency manages the operational assets of the French fire and rescue services at the national level providing training, regulations, coordination and logistical support to the independent local fire and rescue services. Forestry services including wildland fire suppression are also organized by the agency.

The Air Resources Office manages the helicopters and fixed wing aircraft operated by the Securite Civile.

The helicopter group operates 40 helicopters providing search and rescue, firefighting, medical evacuation and law enforcement services.

The water bomber group operates approximately 2 dozen air tankers, primarily the CL-415 and  Conair Turbo Firecat.