When people think of firefighting in Marseille, they often picture massive forest fires. But the men and women of the Marins-Pompiers battalion do much more than spectacular firefighting missions. Day after day, they stand ready whenever people need help – on the streets, in apartments, in the harbor, or even at sea. The Marins-Pompiers of Marseille hold a unique position within France. Their origin goes back to a tragedy. In…
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