Marseille Naval Fire Battalion
The Marseille Naval Fire Battalion (Bataillon de Marins-Pompiers de Marseille, or BMPM) is the fire brigade for the city of Marseille, France. The BMPM is a unit of the French Navy (Marine Nationale), and its firefighters are therefore sailors (marins).
Pronunciation
In French, the pronunciation is /ba.ta.jɔ̃ də ma.ʁɛ̃ pɔ̃.pje də maʁ.sɛj/.
Etymology
The term "Bataillon de Marins-Pompiers de Marseille" is derived from the French words bataillon (battalion), marins (sailors), pompiers (firefighters), and Marseille (the city of Marseille).
History
The BMPM was created on 1 January 1939, following the fire on the passenger ship SS Sinaia. Today, it is one of the two fire-fighting military units in France, along with the Paris Fire Brigade.
Organization
The BMPM is commanded by a naval officer, usually a vice admiral. It includes several company divisions, each responsible for a specific area of the city.
Related Terms
- Fire Brigade: A body of firefighters organized for the purpose of extinguishing fires.
- French Navy: The maritime arm of the French Armed Forces.
- Sailor: A person who works as a member of the crew of a commercial or naval ship or boat.
- SS Sinaia: A passenger ship that caught fire in 1939, leading to the creation of the BMPM.
- Paris Fire Brigade: The other fire-fighting military unit in France.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Marseille Naval Fire Battalion
- Wikipedia's article - Marseille Naval Fire Battalion
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