Saint-Éloy-les-Mines hosts Departmental Firefighters Congress

The town celebrated the commitment of professional and volunteer firefighters during a day dedicated to civil security.

Official ceremony on the parvis of the Saint-Éloy-les-Mines Town Hall during the departmental congress of firefighters.
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Official ceremony on the parvis of the Saint-Éloy-les-Mines Town Hall during the departmental congress of firefighters.

The Town of Saint-Éloy-les-Mines was the venue for the Departmental Congress of firefighters from the Puy-de-Dôme on Saturday, October 10th, bringing together professionals, volunteers, and elected officials to discuss civil security.

The morning began at the fire station with working sessions focused on the current affairs of fire and rescue services. Discussions covered expected developments in civil security, the missions assigned to firefighters, and the necessary human and material resources, allowing attendees to share their concerns.
An official ceremony took place on the parvis of the Town Hall, attended by Mr. Philippe Comte, mayor of Saint-Éloy-les-Mines, Ms. Anne Frackowiak-Jacobs, prefect of Puy-de-Dôme, Ms. Christine Pirès Beaune, deputy of Puy-de-Dôme, Mr. Sylvain Durin, regional councilor of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Mr. Jérôme Gaumet, departmental councilor and president of the Communauté de communes du Pays de Saint-Éloy, and Mr. Olivier Chambon, 2nd vice-president of the SDIS 63 Board of Directors.
The event featured the presentation of honors to firefighters for their careers and dedication, emphasizing recognition for those who daily carry out rescue missions and protect people, property, and the environment.
The day concluded with moments of conviviality, strengthening bonds within the firefighter community and civil security stakeholders. The Town congratulated the distinguished individuals and warmly thanked the organizers and the public.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Saint-Éloy-les-Mines (12/10/2026)