Sapeurs-pompiers de la Vendée

The Service Départemental d’Incendie et de Secours de la Vendée (SDIS de la Vendée) is the public service responsible for organizing firefighter activity across the Vendée department in France. As a public establishment with legal status and financial autonomy, it works to prevent and combat fires, protect people and property, and respond to emergency calls. Its teams include volunteer and professional firefighters, along with administrative, technical, and specialist personnel. The department’s operations are supported by 76 fire and rescue centres, specialist teams, and emergency vehicles and equipment.

The SDIS provides emergency response, prevention and preparedness activities, public safety guidance, and information for individuals, businesses, and local authorities. It also offers certain paid services and publishes official and prevention documents. Residents can follow recent operational activity, request an intervention certificate, and find information about local rescue centres. The organization recruits professional and volunteer firefighters, as well as administrative and technical staff, and promotes opportunities for young people, including junior firefighters and civic service participants.