This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Regiment Of Firefighters Guards Paris For 150 Years
NEA staff correspondent recounts the Regiment de Sapeurs Pompiers, Paris' volunteer fire brigade since Napoleonic times. About 4,000 members, 650 firefighting vehicles, 24-hour posts, and 25,653 alarms last year. They operate independently under Paris authorities, boasting modern gear and a storied history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
PARIS
Regiment de Sapeurs Pompiers
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon
Maurice Feger
Seine River
Arge
Vincent Auriol
Elysee Palace
Central Police
Greater