Through the dangerous climate, the firefighters of the Var have been affected by the floods. Seventeen firefighters from Muy, Vidauban, Roquebrune or Six-Fours have been on name, however have been themselves victims of the floods.
Support between 5,000 and 9,000 euros
One of many Var firefighters misplaced every little thing twicebesides the bed room of his kids who have been upstairs. “The strain is that in the first place we don't give it some thought, nevertheless it was after we returned dwelling that some folks realized that their houses have been broken, explains Jean-Luc Decitre, president of the Departmental Union of Var firefighters. Different firefighters stayed of their home to evacuate every little thing round, together with a firefighter who was hoisted on the final second. “
The firefighters determined to be united. Support between 5,000 and 9,000 euros per particular person relying on their wants is subsequently given to them. because of the mutual affiliation of firefighters and the solidarity fund. Monetary assist to purchase probably the most pressing: a child mattress, garments, a automobile rental for a dad who might not take his kids on trip …
“We consider others earlier than pondering of us” (Jean-Luc Decitre, president of the Departmental Union of Firefighters of Var)
Broken firefighters who didn’t dare to speak about it, explains Jean-Luc Decitre: “It’s even tougher to return and afterwards to see that there’s nothing left at dwelling. Some have been affected over two extra weekends. The final time was in 2010 within the Draguignan sector And sadly this 12 months, it was within the Vidauban, Le Muy, Roquebrune-sur-Argens sector that it was very tough. We assist others, it's our DNA, however serving to ourselves is just not used to it. It's good that there’s solidarity between us. “
