The Corps des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Monaco has formally received a new insignia, first introduced by H.S.H. Prince Albert II during the Sainte-Barbe celebrations on 4th December 2022. The emblem was officially presented to members of the Corps on Monday 19th May during a ceremony held in the courtyard of the La Condamine fire station, presided over by Lieutenant-Colonel Maxime Yvrard, Chief of the Corps.

Since the founding of the fire service by Prince Albert I in 1909, insignia have played a symbolic role in its identity. The first badge appeared in 1949 to mark the accession of Prince Rainier III, followed by a second in 1958 by sovereign decision. Although created for Monaco’s firefighters, that version bore close resemblance to the insignia used by French fire services.

The decision to redesign the emblem was made in 2022, in conjunction with the centenary commemorations marking the passing of Prince Albert I. The initiative sought to reaffirm the distinct identity of the Corps by introducing a badge that reflects both its historical legacy and its ongoing commitment to the Principality.

The newly adopted insignia embodies more than a century of service and tradition, while honouring the values and mission that continue to define the Sapeurs-Pompiers de Monaco today.

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