The Brigade (Les hommes du feu)

-What was that call about? -Ah, super strange.

The woman said two firemen are asking for donations

but she doesn't believe them.

What should we do? Call the cops?

No. I bet it's those two assholes.

Ask Xavier to check it out.

Who reported it?

I don't know, a neighbor.

Anyway, we're going to put a stop to this.

In Lille, some guys even stole a firetruck.

Shit! They're crazy up there.

Where are

those bastards at?

Shit, over there!

Hey, get back here!

What are you playing at?

-What's going on here? -Let me go!

-Take this off. -Are you crazy?

-Strip him! -Let me go!

Ah, your feet stink, as well!

You think you can scam an old lady? Hold on a sec.

-Please! -We could set fire to your ass!

What?

-It's not even your size. -The fuck do I care!

-Come on! -Let me go!

-Guys! -Happy now?

Beat it!

Get out of my sight!

Man…

Ooh! Straight in the machine.

-Are you OK, ma'am? -Yes, but who are the real firemen?

We are, ma'am. Keep that money, we'll come back at Christmas.

Have a nice day.

-Look at that. Those dumbasses! -Let me see.

The real firemen? We're the real firemen.

Come in.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-I'm Bénédicte Meursault. -Philippe. Please have a seat.

That's some CV.

We're happy to have you.

If you don't mind me asking

why did you ask to be transferred to the South?

Because my husband found a job in the area

and the station I worked in was going to close.

Any risk of that here?

It's an administrative thing, just like everywhere.

We can't control the future but the firestation is doing well.

Ever handled big fires?

-Yes, a few. -What does "a few" mean?

A little, a lot, passionately?

Well, not a lot

of forests but city fires…

Yeah, I've done a fair few.

And a lot of car accidents.

And…

-Have you had any women working here? -Yeah.

Well, no. Where worked before, sure. Here, I don't think so.

Not since I got here, at least.

So, Sub-Officer? We're getting a new guy in?

It's not a guy, it's a girl

and soon to be Lieutenant, I hear.

Now, if you're asking me if she's hot, I can't say.

-Because it's super sexist. -Yeah, alright.

But is she hot?

Let's go, boys.

Here's your badge and your pager.

-You studied HR? -Yeah, I like working in recruitment.

-You? -Marshal training.

So you're a pyromaniac hunter?

Well, our main job is to find out how the fire started.

Can we do first names?

-Whatever you prefer. -OK.

So, welcome, Bénédicte.

-You can call me Béné for short. -OK, Béné.

I'll introduce you to the team.

Someone got injured a month ago, so you'll need to recruit someone.

OK.

Um… And what if I climbed out the window?

You could. But that would be a shame.

-Your inauguration. -Thanks. I'm Béné.

-You got aerial firefighters in the north? -People do stupid shit everywhere.

Now that's done, Martial, will you do the tour?

-Sure. -Swimming pool, sauna, suites, etc.

-Let's get this show on the road. -Alright.

I got soaked when I joined.

That's the men's changing room.

You can see it's a bit of a mess.

And that's the girl's changing room we set up.

Sure, it's nothing much but still…

No one will bother you.

-How many volunteers are there? -It's half and half.

-Where do you run? -On the esplanade, out the front.

Let's go, Jules!

That's it, pull it!

Come on, Jules!

-We're working up a sweat! -Again!

Hey!

What's wrong?

Are you kidding? I did two laps before you arrived.

And whenever I push myself…

-Of course! -It hurts.

So, why do you need two Sub-Officers?

You have more seniority

so I'll keep you as my second.

She'll be taking her Lieutenant exam so she'll drive the truck sometimes.

-Go over it! There! -OK.

-That's it! -Seb's good.

Jules isn't bad but he's a rookie.

-When's the tournament? -In a month.

With a bit of training they might win us something.

-Let's do the schedule? -Yeah.

Did you know we're competing with Moran?

Yeah. They want to merge us, right?

If they move us there it'll be chaos

for the guys, their families, their kids.

Don't worry, we're the best.

Sébastien won't work tonight.

Martial won't either.

I've got two absences. What do we do about tonight?

Who can be on call?

I can.

OK. That's sorted, then.

Xavier?

We're lacking volunteers for tonight, you should stay with her.

But she'll be in charge.

Are you sure?

-She just got here. -I know.

But we all have to start somewhere.

BRAM FIRE STATION

Hello? Did you see my message?

Yes, I'm on night duty.

I know, but it's better if I'm here a lot at the start.

Can you put Étienne on?

Hi, sweetie.

Did you brush your teeth?

Good.

Yeah.

Good night, honey.

I love you.

-Hey! Ask for help when you need it. -No, I'm fine.

You see? I was fine.

Accident Code D118, on the coast of Fanjeaux.

Two cars involved. Serious damage.

OK, call the doctor on duty. What are Limoux doing?

-They're sending an ambulance. -OK.

-Martial, come with me to the back. -OK.

FIRE BRIGADE

Alright, boys, this is serious. There's a victim. I need a damage report.

Martial, take the bag, the first aid kit, let's go!

Can you hear me?

It's the fire brigade. Don't move, we'll get you out.

Are you OK, sir? We're going to help you.

-What happened? -Don't worry, we're here to help.

Do you want to sit down?

Support him. Have a seat, sir.

Have a seat.

-It's the fire brigade. -We're here to help you.

-Can you move? Can you hear me? -Don't move.

Sir, can you…

OK, as soon as we've got the car open you go in and do a neck brace.

I'll go and send word.

Code 11, Emergency Vehicle 1, Bram.

We're at the scene of a V89, two cars, three victims.

Was there anyone else with you in the vehicle?

-Go check. -OK. Have you got him?

Take my hand. Look at me. It's OK. We've got you.

Do you remember what happened?

Open the car. Open everything!

It's the fire brigade, ma'am.

I'm going to enter the vehicle. Do you hear me?

It's OK. I'll just support your head.

Can you get the blanket?

-Here's a blanket for you. -This is a blanket, OK?

It's for your protection, OK?

It's for your protection. This is going to be loud.

-So? -One male in shock, but he's OK.

I have one delta and one seriously injured. You can cover the body.

-OK. -I'll get the KED.

And you'll come back and get the stretcher.

I've got the KED, but we need to put a neck brace on.

-OK. -I'll leave you the KED.

OK, leave it behind.

There's a van coming. Stay with me, sir. I'm right here.

We'll get you warm soon, OK?

Come on, guys, hurry! Get the stretcher out.

-I'll get the neck brace on. -OK.

-We're going to put a neck brace on. -There.

There, that'll support your head.

Don't move. Don't try to move, ma'am.

OK, are you with us?

Support the head.

-Just don't move your head. -OK.

Xavier, keep the KED in place.

OK, here it is.

-Keep your head still. -The doctor's here.

-What's the matter? -OK, I'll take over.

We have one delta and one seriously injured,

semi-conscious and multiple injuries.

Let's get her in.

-There's no time, we're taking her. -OK.