Just hours after taking his oath before Prince Albert II on 21st July, Monaco’s newly appointed Minister of State turned his attention to the men and women who form the backbone of the Principality’s civil security: the Corps des Sapeurs-pompiers.

Accompanied by Interior Minister Lionel Beffre and Colonel Tony Varo, Commander of the Public Force, Mirmand arrived at the Fontvieille fire station to a full military welcome. He was greeted by Lieutenant-Colonel Laurent Audat, Deputy Chief of the Corps, before reviewing the assembled troops and observing a series of operational demonstrations, including a presentation of Monaco’s Event Management and Rescue Operations Command Centre, as well as equipment briefings at both the Fontvieille and La Condamine stations.

“A flawless protection of residents”

In his address to the personnel, Mirmand commended the professionalism and operational readiness of the Corps. “The attractiveness of Monaco rests first and foremost on the flawless protection of its residents,” he said. “This requires constant vigilance, risk anticipation and unwavering commitment to emergency response – all clear priorities in our governmental action plan.”

The visit concluded with the minister signing the guest book at the Fontvieille fire station.

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Photo credit: Manuel Vitali, Government Communications Department