Firefighters in France have started a strike, expressing dissatisfaction with a new proposed law on civil security. The intersyndical union, which represents the firefighters, said they were not satisfied with the draft law released by the Ministry of the Interior on Tuesday. The strike began on September 8 and is aimed at demanding more resources and additional hiring, especially in light of the challenges faced during the summer's wildfires. Xavier Boy, the representative of the intersyndical union, said after a meeting with the ministry that they had expected a major law but instead found a text that avoided essential topics. He criticized the proposed measures as more of a superficial fix rather than a real solution to underlying problems. Firefighters are calling for sustainable funding to ensure the long-term viability of fire and rescue services. Xavier Boy urged the government to "rethink its approach" and to "build a public rescue service" capable of responding to both current and future crises. Stéphane Lessire, a spokesperson for Sud-SDIS national, also called for an increase in the number of professionals working in the field. These demands reflect concerns about the current capacity and resources of emergency services. The strike is expected to continue until October 20, during which time firefighters will remain on strike, impacting emergency response across the country. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between emergency service workers and the government over funding, staffing, and the effectiveness of proposed reforms.