“Global warming is, today, well ahead of our level of equipment,” laments the spokesperson for the National Federation of Firefighters.

“Global warming is, today, well ahead of our level of equipment”laments Eric Brocardi, spokesperson for the National Federation of Firefighters, on franceinfo on Monday, August 12. The primary objective now, in the face of the fires that are growing in scale in Europe, particularly in Greece, is “simply to cushion the shock of climate change.”

To do this, Eric Brocardi continues to campaign for the creation of a common European force with “a homogenization of rules, strategies and also of commitment”, because according to him, the lack of personnel to fight against climatic events such as fires and floods is increasingly glaring. “Climate change has no interest in our level, it continues to progress. We must cushion this shock by having a global civil security policy that includes both equipment and citizen engagement on the ground.”

Daily efforts from everyone are also necessary, particularly to prevent fires from cigarettes and barbecues. “People are now aware of the risk and can change their behavior a little.” This is why Eric Brocardi also wants to continue the prevention strategy implemented by the firefighters, thanks to fire maps, workshops in schools and the distribution of pocket ashtrays.