Presented on 19 June at the Centre National d’Incendie et de Secours, the CGDIS annual report revealed a growing demand for emergency services and training.
In 2024, CGDIS responded to around 72,000 incidents, an increase of 1,300 on the previous year. Medical emergencies made up 89% of all callouts, with nine in ten requiring an ambulance. Some 2,700 fires were reported.
While emergency teams have yet to meet the 15-minute response target, they are reportedly close to achieving it.
Public interest in safety education also rose, with 8,294 people attending 483 first aid and accident prevention courses.
Training remained a key focus in 2024. The National Institute for Emergency Services (INFS) ran 1,234 internal sessions, helping 14,534 firefighters maintain and develop their skills. Two new classes – one of trainee firefighters and one of officer cadets – began their careers at CNIS.
To meet growing needs, CGDIS continued to strengthen its workforce. The organisation now counts 7,626 members, including 1,007 professionals – 679 firefighters and 328 administrative or technical staff. Recruitment remains steady, with 50 new professional firefighters added annually under the National Emergency Services Organisation Plan (PNOS).
