On Thursday, January 9, a ceremony was held at Place du Campanin in Fontvieille to welcome four new members to the Monaco Fire Brigade. Under the direction of Lieutenant-Colonel Maxime Yvrard, the event featured the presentation of intervention helmets to the recruits, symbolizing their formal induction into the corps. The ceremony was attended by notable figures including Monaco's Minister of the Interior, Lionel Beffre, and Colonel Tony Varo, Commander of the Public Force, with Father Christian Venard, Chaplain of the Public Force, providing a blessing.
The recruits, now part of a class named in memory of Sergeant-Chef Thierry Perard who tragically died on duty in June 2022, received their helmets after completing a demanding five-month training program. This initiation not only represents their preparedness to undertake their duties but also their acceptance into the close-knit fraternity of the fire service. The presence of Perard’s family added a poignant layer to the ceremony, underscoring the personal sacrifices involved in this line of work.
This induction ceremony reinforced the Fire Brigade’s core values of "Courage, Devotion, Sacrifice," as these new firefighters assume their responsibilities with a deep sense of duty and pride. They stand ready to protect both Monaco and its surrounding areas, embodying the commitment required to serve in such a critical role.
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