#sapeurs-pompiers

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Sapeurs-pompiers de Paris.

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Somme : les sapeurs-pompiers s'entraînent sur le train touristique

Les sapeurs-pompiers et le Chemin de fer de la Baie de Somme ont organisé des exercices de secours sur le célèbre train touristique.

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Paris Fire Brigade — The fire department of the city of Paris

The Paris Fire Brigade was created by Napoleon on 18 September 1811 after a devastating fire in Paris in 1810. The brigade remains the same firefighting service of Paris to this day.

Illustrations created by Aaron Martinet between 1807 and 1814. Top: Imperial Guard, Engineer Sapper. Bottom: Imperial Guard, Officer of Engineer Sappers. These were the military positions which were transitioned into the fire department.

The deadly fire at the Austrian embassy ball in July 1810, during the festivities for his marriage to Marie Louise, reminded the Emperor of the importance of a well-functioning fire service in the capital.

Despite the courage and dedication of the gardes pompes [firefighters of the old organization], who are sometimes falsely accused of numerous shortcomings, the firefighting service revealed its weaknesses: delays, insufficient and unreliable equipment, poorly trained personnel and incompetent managers. The staff present at the embassy on the day of the tragedy were cleared of all suspicion by an investigation led by the Count of Montalivet. On the other hand, the leaders of the old organization were dismissed, and the corps des gardes pompes was abolished.

After this catastrophe, the Emperor reorganized this public service by creating the first military corps of firefighters, made up of the engineers from the Imperial Guard who were dedicated to defending the imperial chateaux against fire.

At the behest of Emperor Napoleon I, the creation of the Paris fire department [bataillon de sapeurs pompiers de Paris] by imperial decree on 18 September 1811 was an original and innovative step, marking the transition from a civil and municipal organization to a military body. The choice of such an atypical status for a public service echoes the creation, eleven years earlier, of the Paris Police Prefecture, an equally singular legal administrative body.

From its creation, this military corps was placed under the authority of the Paris Police Prefecture, who was responsible for the security of the capital. After a long process, this military status and subordination to a prefect became the logical consequence of the spirit of the decree of 12 messidor year 8.

When the battalion was formed in 1811, the Paris fire department took on a new mission: fighting fires, the importance and development of which they were still unaware of.

Four companies were then created to respond to fires. Relying on a typically military functional triptych (extensive training of men, systematic technological research and implementation of efficient operational procedures), the battalion quickly made its new environment its own, and by the end of the second half of the 19th century, had become a model for the organization of public fire-fighting services and a national, even international reference.

Several fire chiefs succeeded one another until 1814. At that date, command was entrusted to battalion commander Plazanet. He provided the battalion with an instruction manual, made it compulsory for sappers to be stationed in barracks, and introduced gymnastics to train efficient and daring rescuers.

Source: Brigade de sapeurs-pompiers de Paris — Le Bataillon

Picture source: Napoleon's Army: 1807-1814 as Depicted in the Prints of Aaron Martinet, By Guy C. Dempsey, Jr., (Section: Support Troops)

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18 septembre 1811 : création du bataillon des sapeurs-pompiers de Paris ➽ http://bit.ly/Sapeurs-Pompiers-Paris Si dès la fin du VIe siècle à Paris des gardes de nuit sont chargés de veiller aux incendies, seuls des moyens dérisoires de lutte existent jusqu’au règne de Louis XIV, un édit de 1667 imposant ensuite la mise à disposition d’outils et d’hommes propres à combattre le feu

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Magnifique Sapeur Pompier de Paris

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11 novembre : la flamme du Soldat inconnu à Saint-James

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Il existe plusieurs types d'avions bombardiers d'eau dans la flotte : les Canadair, les Tracker, les Dash et les Beechcraft. Pilotés par des professionnels, ils sont essentiellement mobilisés pour des missions de prévention, de reconnaissance et d'extinction des feux de forêts. Ils interviennent en coordination avec les sapeurs-pompiers mobilisés au sol. Le Dash dispose d’un réservoir de 10.000 litres d’eau ou de produit retardant, soit 4 tonnes de plus que le Canadair.

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HESPERIA/BETTERFLY kamikotized heroes Headcanons PART 2

Since there is no Stone Heart in this reverse universe, I’m sure someone is wondering what triggered The Supreme to give the two most powerful miraculous to a couple of emo Parisian teenagers. 

So let’s do this…. *cracks knuckles and instantly regrets it*

Maybe it’s the etymology nerd in me, but I feel the amount of word play and pun usage in the show is either under-appreciated or lost in translation, so you will have to endure my ramblings behind “Hero” names.

But don’t worry, I will still include the action bits… the situation that called for a Hero, powers, appearance, and any interactions with Shady and Claw since I know THAT’s what you’re here for~

Fire Captain Hessenpy becomes…. 

Neo-Libérateur!

(Since this character’s name was intentionally ironic/a joke, I felt it important to put extra thought into their name… btw, if you’re lost, Hessen is a very white german for a person who lives in a forest. So naming the Fire Captain Hessenpy is like, the American equivalent of Smokey the Bear.)

Now, in the normal or ‘prime’ universe, in France, fire-fighters are called “sapeurs-pompiers”.

       But in our ‘reverse’ universe where The Supreme rules all, after WW2 fire-fighters were re-branded as “Fire-suppressors”, or “suppresseurs- pompiers”.   Sounds much less aggressive, more formal, doesn’t use words like “fighting” which has connotations of violence.

WHY IS THIS DETAIL IMPORTANT??

      ….I’m getting to that, geesh!

You don’t need to be a linguistic expert to figure out that “Libérateur” is the opposite of “Suppresseur”, since they are close enough to English.  But I bet you are lost on the “Neo” bit, eh?   Here is some fun word-play for you;

      In French, “pompiers” is an informal way to refer to firemen. HOWEVER, in French “pompier” is also an academic term, a rather negative one, in regards to imitating the conservative painting style of neoclassical artists.

            Wow, are you bored? Why should you care?  BECAUSE I’M MAKING A PUN ON HIS PROFESSION AND HIS SUPERHERO APPEARANCE! 

This is actually the first Hero that Betterfly/Hesperia kamikotizes.

The Butterfly Brooch grants the wearer an almost telepathic type of Empathy, as we saw in S4, “Ephemeral”, even when not transformed, Gabriel was alerted to the presence of strong emotions nearby, like an emotional smoke-detector. 

     The wearer of the Brooch can be alerted to intense emotions without intentionally searching for them even when they are not transformed.

This is the case when Gabriel was simply working on fashion design sketches in his atelier (office) when he was suddenly bombarded with an intense wave of terror. Not just the fear of one person, but of many!

Pulling up a live news broadcast on his tablet he quickly identifies the source; a bus that has lost control has caused many drivers to swerve wildly out of the way to avoid collision. But even more concerning is that the bus full of passengers is heading towards the Seine.

Gabriel can hear the screams of each passenger echoing in his own mind, and his pulse races.

Nooru can sense his holder’s thoughts and warns him not to be reckless, but Gabriel can’t possibly do nothing and with his words of transformation, light wings rise and Gabriel Agreste becomes Betterfly.

Just as he transforms, the news footage on the tablet shows that the Bus has crashed into the stone railing of the Pont au Change bridge, and now the Bus is dangling precariously over the Seine… one wrong move and it will tumble over into the river!

He can feel the fear of onlookers, paralyzed into inaction, fully aware of how helpless they are…. 

     The passengers are on the brink of hysterics, perhaps they too are aware of how long it will take rescue crews to arrive at the scene, time they do not have.

            Among the sea of chaos and hopelessness, Gabriel can FEEL it- a spark of determination, a desire to do something, courage to take action but not knowing what action to take.

                     Perhaps the fluttering wings of a moth can fan this spark into a roaring flame.

Off duty Fire Captain Hessenpy’s eyes are locked on the Buss teetering on the edge, so he does not notice the glittering white butterfly that perches onto and melds with his helmet.

But he hears the voice; confident yet somehow soothing. The voice identifies as a friend who wishes to lend him the strength to save those in need. It asks if he will accept this gift for the greater good?

A woman screams as gravity leans the front half of the bus ever closer to a watery grave.

Hessenpy does not hesitate.

He can feel it- unknown strength rippling through his veins in a surge of heat. 

    He charges valiantly towards the Bus, deaf to the sounds of his uniform tearing at the seams from his suddenly engorged muscles.

Now shirtless, and the remains of what were once trousers just barely concealing his dignity, Neo-Libérateur grasps the sides of the bus like Hercules grabbing the horns of the Cretan Bull, his blue eyes glowing with ferocity, grunting with great effort that for a moment, onlookers could swear some of the brown color from his hair drained from the exertion, making his locks briefly appear blond.

         The sharp contours of his body posed in such a way that would put even Atlas himself to shame as Neo-Libérateur hefted the buss further away from the edge until both back wheels were once more touching the ground.

It is only then that sirens fill the air.

Rescue crews have finally arrived at the scene,  winches and tow cables are secured to the bus and it is hauled back away from damaged bridge.

       Neo-Libérateur collapses to the ground with exhaustion as soon as the bus doors are forcibly opened for rescue crew members to retrieve the trapped passengers.

The kamiko relinquishes it’s alliance with  Neo-Libérateur, and Captain Hessenpy is left feeling exposed, for more reasons than one, as he is surrounded by both admirers and people with questions.

Letting the wings of transformation fall, Gabriel Agreste releases his own sigh of relief.

       But Nooru can not relax. Using the power of the Miraculous so openly is sure to attract The Supreme’s attention! 

           Gabriel knows, but he had no choice…. He can sense the relief of a mother, a passenger on the bus, holding her infant to her chest in overwhelming gratitude. The baby, oblivious to the danger he had faced, feels only comfort and safety in his mother’s embrace.

                  This is why Gabriel had to act.

   There is STILL good in this world, there are still people who are moved to do what is right without the promise of reward or benefit to themselves. There is still hope of creating a better tomorrow for their children.

         Still hope for the kind of future Emelie wanted for Adrien.

Gabriel is not so naive as to believe this task will be easy, but he knows that if he does nothing, if he does not use these powers to at least make an attempt to help those in need, then he is no better than The Supreme.

The News Media is quick to focus the story on WHY the bus lost control, and what precautions will be made to prevent similar occurrences from repeating in the future, as well as discussion of re-modeling the antique  

Pont au Change to a more modern design with reinforced safety railings. Time of construction and cost of materials being of the utmost concern.

         Captain Hessenpy’s involvement is mentioned only briefly, and swept under the rug with the dull and plausible explanation of a rush of adrenaline allowing for such strength under extreme duress, not unlike that which allows mothers to overturn cars to free trapped children in a panicked state.

No one questions it… Save for an overly suspicious teenage girl.

Only The Supreme knows the truth. 

    Now he knows that whoever stole the peacock and butterfly miraculous is hiding in Paris.

Based on what has transpired, it seems the thief wishes to play the role of “Hero”.

      What better way to lure out a “Hero” than with a “Villain” or two?

The Butterfly’s powers can be tricky to combat against given the long range as well as the diversity of powers that can manifest.  

    The Ladybug has the best adaptability as well as damage control, while the Black Cat has the best chance of cutting off a Kamikotized Champion’s source of power, even the kamiko itself.   

     The two of them are too powerful to be handed to just anyone. The Supreme knows that even amongst those who have proven their worth and loyalty to be entrusted with the rare privilege of using a miraculous, the temptation for betrayal is great.

Rather, it would be better to find someone ignorant of the weight of such power. 

 Please see my first post, “Supreme Identity theory” for further elaboration.

(Hint, hint, you can also see The Supreme’s selection process in my post “Shadybug/Claw Noir Reverse Umbrella scene Headcanon.”  which takes places just little over a week of the Neo-Libérateur incident.)

Idk if I can link to previous posts or not. I’m tech dumb.

Feel free to google Neoclassic art styles if you are still lost on the pun.

Not so much funny as it is dramatic… but this is Gabriel Agreste. You can’t have fashion without drama.

PART 1

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Les secouristes ont été surpris de constater sur place que seule la tête du pauvre animal dépassait du trou.

Une intervention inhabituelle. Les pompiers du Gard ont secouru vendredi matin un cheval tombé dans un puits près d’Alès, selon nos confrères de France 3.

Prévenus aux alentours de 8 heures, les secouristes ont été surpris de découvrir sur place que seule la tête de l’animal dépassait du trou.

Avec le concours de l’unité animalière des sapeurs-pompiers du Gard, l’équidé a été sanglé puis tiré hors du puits où il était bloqué depuis plusieurs heures. L’opération a mobilisé une dizaine de pompiers et trois véhicules de secours durant trois heures. {lire}

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Journal du vendredi 18 Août 2023 / Le bal des oubliées

Comment choisir la bonne Photo lorsqu’il en faut…dix sur des semaines de travail ! Dans ce journal estival, je suis allé à la recherche de ces photos non choisies, oubliées, par erreur ou-et mauvais choix de ma part, perturbé par le temps et le manque de recul sur le travail accompli. Les photos aiment jouer avec nous. Elles se cachent souvent pour réapparaître des années plus tard, lors de nouvelles recherches et une vision enrichie par l’expérience acquise.

Ce sont des photos vues mais non choisies que je vais publier en ce mois d’Août 2023, avec aussi certaines images supplantées par des voisines qui auront été choisies, mais qui auraient aussi bien pu faire l’affaire !

Les cérémonies pour la Sainte barbe des Sapeurs-pompiers. Montaigut en Combraille.

Extrait de mon journal.

« Samedi 12 mars 2022.

Montaigut fête la sainte Barbe des pompiers. Sortie de la grande échelle, photo souvenir avec Monsieur le maire et des pompiers devant le camion, puis défilé en partant de la place de la mairie vers la salle des fêtes, avec au centre la fanfare. J’ai toujours aimé les fanfares depuis mon plus jeune âge. Cette musique me met de bonne humeur, avec ses personnages qui la compose, ses percussions, parfois des mauvaises notes vite oubliées. Salle des fêtes. Discours, dont celui de mon maire, de la député de Riom, des tas de décorations, musique de nouveau, collation, sourires dont ceux un peu timides de personnes photographiées dans le groupe de sapeurs. Bonne ambiance, beaucoup de monde.

Le restaurant de mon hôtel est fermé ce samedi soir. Je vais dans le seul ouvert de Saint Éloy. Peu de monde. C’est quand même un peu triste une petite ville de province en hiver, et le samedi soir !

C’est la solitude du photographe de fond ! »

"Cette photographie a été produite dans le cadre de la grande commande nationale "Radioscopie de la France : regards sur un pays traversé par la crise sanitaire" financée par le Ministère de la culture et pilotée par la BnF". 

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Rue du Vieux Conseil, petite fenêtre où mon père travaillait quand il était sapeur-pompier aux Port-Louis Fire Brigade barracks. Je me rendais de temps en temps après l’école montant cette rue pavée de rocher et lui faisait signe de ma présence depuis le bas en sifflant notre sifflet d’urgence afin d’attirer son attention. (at Port Louis, Mauritius) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnEosrsD5fWJvdGlbhckD3JiRnaptFyrE8rbOI0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Jura Modélisme ravagé par un important incendie

Jura Modélisme ravagé par un important incendie

Episode 395 • Un important incendie s’est déclaré ce dimanche midi dans les entrepôts du spécialiste des trains miniatures. Les sapeurs-pompiers du Jura ont été alertés ce dimanche aux environs de 12h20 pour départ d’incendie dans la zone industrielle de la commune de Poligny (Jura). Malheureusement, à leur arrivée, l’entrepôt logistique de l’entreprise Jura Modélisme était totalement embrasé,…

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""Ce matin, un important incendie sous la I-95 (...) a provoqué l'effondrement de l'autoroute", a confirmé Sarah Peterson, porte-parole de la mairie de Philadelphie, dans un communiqué transmis à l'AFP. Les pompiers "sont arrivés sur place et ont découvert (...) un gros incendie provenant d'un véhicule. On ne sait pas de quel type de véhicule il s'agissait", a ajouté le capitaine Derrick Bowmer, des sapeurs-pompiers de Philadelphie, lors d'une conférence de presse. Des informations de presse ont fait état d'un camion-citerne en feu."

(Aussi sur Fb, 11 juin 2 023) Article de Nice-Matin : “Une autoroute majeure s'effondre à Philadelphie, dans l'est des Etats-Unis“

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18 septembre 1811 : création du bataillon des sapeurs-pompiers de Paris ➽ http://bit.ly/Sapeurs-Pompiers-Paris Si dès la fin du VIe siècle à Paris des gardes de nuit sont chargés de veiller aux incendies, seuls des moyens dérisoires de lutte existent jusqu’au règne de Louis XIV, un édit de 1667 imposant ensuite la mise à disposition d’outils et d’hommes propres à combattre le feu

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Être enseignant

Un des élèves du dispositif ULIS que je coordonne (appelons-le Ludovic, tiens) voulait depuis longtemps devenir jeune sapeur pompier volontaire (JSPV). Pour lui, c’était d’une très grande importance. Ludovic, quand il a une idée, est tenace. Alors il en parlait aux adultes autour de lui : à sa famille, à ses éducateurs, à moi. L’année dernière, nous avons fait passer les tests d’admission aux…

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Longtemps considérés comme des curiosités, les véhicules électriques sont aujourd’hui sur toutes les lèvres. On sait moins, en revanche, qu’ils ont déjà connu un âge d’or aux alentours de 1900. À l’époque, près de la moitié des automobiles circulant à New York étaient des véhicules électriques. La Suisse contribuait alors dans une large mesure à l’électromobilité au niveau international.

Camille Jenatzy à bord de «La Jamais Contente» lors du grand défilé du 1er mai 1899 à Achères (France).

Tramway électrique à Montreux vers 1890.

Bâtiment de la «Fabrik elektrischer Fahrzeuge A. Tribelhorn» à Feldbach (ZH), vers 1910.

Camion de pompiers électrique Tribelhorn pour les sapeurs-pompiers de Berne, vers 1908.

Bateau électrique «Brunnen-Treib» pour le transport de passagers de la société Tribelhorn AG sur le lac des Quatre-Cantons, vers 1910. La coque fut produite sur le chantier naval J. Faul, sur les rives du lac de Zurich.

Camion électrique Tribelhorn de la Brunnenverwaltung Eptingen, borne de recharge à droite, vers 1920.

Camionnette électrique Tribelhorn chargée de caisses en bois, vers 1912.

Remorqueur électrique à trois roues Swissair de l’EFAG pour les avions derrière un DC-2, à Dübendorf. À côté, un véhicule de livraison Peugeot, en 1937.

Une conception distincte en fonction de la religion: deux fourgons mortuaires électriques de l’EFAG appartenant à la ville de Lugano en 1935, à gauche pour les défunts de confession catholique, à droite pour les autres.