A parliamentary report published on Monday, September 28, proposes a unified national strategy to manage risks, prevention, and civil security in response to the growing threat of wildfires in France. The mission, made up of seven deputies and senators appointed by the government, was formed to address the extraordinary scale of the 2026 wildfire season, during which nearly 100,000 hectares of land were burned and around 220,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes. The report stresses the need to rethink all aspects of wildfire management, including anticipation, prevention, preparation, firefighting, and recovery. It emphasizes the importance of sufficient funding for firefighters and the need to adapt land use to match the specific conditions of each region. The authors point out that "one euro spent on prevention can avoid up to 29 euros in firefighting costs," and they recommend increasing the resources for the Departmental Fire and Rescue Services (SDIS) by raising the special insurance convention tax (TSCA), a measure that many stakeholders have previously requested. The report also suggests creating a more coherent governance structure by centralizing the strategic management of civil security under a single ministry. It recommends maintaining collaboration with key sectors such as agriculture, environment, health, the military, and transport. It also proposes strengthening the Directorate General for Civil Security and Crisis Management (DGSCGC), transforming it into a professional directorate capable of developing a unified approach, organizing civil security sectors, and improving operational skills. The report calls for better support for private, agricultural, and volunteer actors involved in fire prevention and response, under the supervision of the prefect in coordination with SDIS, local authorities, and other relevant services. It also recommends increasing fines for those who deliberately or carelessly start fires to act as a deterrent and suggests giving firefighters a bonus for their voluntary service, along with additional pension benefits for those with 25 years of service. A proposal for a national accelerated compensation system for damages caused by wildfires is also included, involving the state, insurers, local authorities, and elected officials' associations. This system would be triggered by the prefect in the case of major incidents, ensuring quick payments for damages, loss of income, and other related expenses. The report also suggests temporary exemptions from employer contributions for businesses directly affected by fires and outlines conditions for reconstruction aid based on risk assessments. These recommendations are expected to be implemented through legislative changes in the coming months, either through budget adjustments or as part of the ongoing bill on the modernization of civil security. A summary of this bill was shared with fire service unions on September 8, but it angered them, as they felt the government's proposal did not sufficiently address their concerns, especially the lack of clear financial commitments. Professional firefighters have announced a strike that will last until October 20, demanding more hiring, better health protection, and a clearer focus on their responsibilities.