Protection Civile de la Gironde

What Protection Civile de la Gironde does

Protection Civile de la Gironde is a French nonprofit civil protection association (Association loi 1901, Siret 350 379 343 00055) founded in 1965/1966 and headquartered at 14 rue Sainte-Elisabeth Caud, Bordeaux. It is a departmental affiliate of the Fédération Nationale de la Protection Civile and operates under permanent coordination with the French Ministry of Interior, Sapeurs-Pompiers, and SAMU. The organization executes three operational missions: Secourir (Rescue), Aider (Assist), and Former (Train).

The service portfolio spans state-recognized first aid and civil safety training (PSC1, PSE1, PSE2, BNSSA, SSA 1/2, SST, APS-ASD, GQS, AMD, PAE PSC, canine first aid), on-site first aid station deployment at public events (Dispositif Prévisionnel de Secours / DPS, with four scalable tiers from PAPS to large-scale 36+ rescuer operations), and humanitarian/social programs including homeless outreach (maraudes sociales) and international aid. Operational technology centers on a diversified equipment fleet (ambulances, rescue boats, motorcycles, 4x4 intervention vehicles, command post vehicles, tents, generators) plus a proprietary dedicated radio network; courses use specialized mannequins and AED trainers. The association is supported by 15 local antennas across Gironde and benefits from access to the national federation's network of 32,000 volunteers, 400 offices, and 97 departmental associations.

The business model combines training course fees (PSC1 at €70/person; PSE1/PSE2 at €500/person; SST at €1,500/group of 4-10), DPS service fees quoted per event based on risk and attendance, corporate mécénat partnerships offering 33-60% corporate tax deductions, individual donations via ledonenligne.fr, and annual volunteer membership fees. GTM combines event-driven DPS demand capture, sales-led B2B training for enterprises/schools/authorities, and community-led volunteer recruitment. In 2025, the association deployed 911 first aid stations, delivered 570-782 trainings reaching 4,530 people, and logged 85,000+ volunteer hours, reporting pass, satisfaction, and certification rates of 93.44%, 97.6%, and 98.57% respectively.

Name

Protection Civile de la Gironde

Legal name

Association départementale de Protection Civile de Gironde

Website

https://protectioncivile33.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Protection Civile de la Gironde is a French nonprofit civil protection association providing state-certified first aid training (PSC1, PSE1, PSE2, SST), on-site DPS first aid stations at public events, and humanitarian/social outreach in the Gironde department under the national Fédération de Protection Civile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Protection Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAAAI

Emergency Management & National Resilience (Civil Protection)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Central/Federal Government Administration

Keywords

• Civil protection services
• First aid training
• Emergency medical services
• Workplace safety training
• Aquatic rescue training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Revenue from professional and public first aid training courses including PSC1, PSE1, PSE2, BNSSA, SST, and specialized certifications. Pricing varies by course type and group size.
2. Event First Aid Services (DPS): Fees for providing first aid stations and emergency medical coverage at public events and gatherings. Pricing is based on event size, risk assessment, and required personnel.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Mécénat: Corporate sponsorship and donations including financial contributions, skill-based partnerships, equipment donations (vehicles, rescue gear, communication equipment), and employee volunteer programs. Provides tax advantages of 33-60% reduction in corporate taxes.
4. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from volunteers joining the association. Requires application with identity documents, photo, and criminal record check.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Protection Civile de la Gironde is a French nonprofit association (Association loi 1901) that delivers certified first aid training programs to the public, businesses, and schools, and provides on-site emergency medical coverage (Dispositif Prévisionnel de Secours — DPS) for public events. It also conducts social solidarity actions, including homeless outreach (maraudes) and disaster response support, across the Gironde department. Its activity is fulfilled by approximately 500 volunteers, supported by 15 local representations, and is part of the national Fédération Nationale de la Protection Civile network.

Product overview

Protection Civile de la Gironde is a departmental association of the French Civil Protection organization (law 1901), providing civil safety services across three core mission areas: Secourir (Rescue), Aider (Assist), and Former (Train). The organization's primary offerings consist of first aid and civil safety training programs including PSC1, PSE1, PSE2 (core first aid certifications), specialized aquatic rescue training (BNSSA, SSA1, SSA2), workplace safety courses (SST, MAC SST), home care prevention (APS-ASD), and instructor certification programs (PICF, PAE PSC). Complementing its training portfolio, the organization operates Dispositifs Prévisionnels de Secours (DPS) — on-site first aid stations at public events — and conducts social solidarity actions including homeless outreach patrols and disaster victim support. The training platform uses external registration systems (formations.protection-civile.org for scheduling) and DPS request platforms (secours.protection-civile.org for event safety planning).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formation PSC1 (Prévention et Secours Civiques de niveau 1) Basic first aid and civic rescue training (PSC1 level 1) for the general public, leading to a state-recognized certification covering life-saving gestures.
• Formation PSE1 (Premiers Secours en Équipe de niveau 1) First aid training delivered in a team setting (PSE1 level 1), aimed at equipping volunteers and rescue personnel to act collectively in emergencies.
• Formation PSE2 (Premiers Secours en Équipe de niveau 2) Advanced first aid training in a team setting (PSE2 level 2), building on PSE1 and targeting operational rescue team members.
• Formation BNSSA (Brevet National de Surveillance et de Sauvetage Aquatique) National aquatic rescue and surveillance certification (BNSSA) preparing candidates to supervise swimming areas and perform aquatic rescues.
• Formation SST (Sauveteur Secouriste du Travail) Workplace first aid certification (SST) training delivered to employees of private and public organizations to satisfy French labour code requirements.
• Formation MAC SST (Maintien et Actualisation des Compétences SST) Refresher training for certified SST holders, required periodically to maintain SST certification validity.
• Formation APS-ASD (Attestation de Premiers Secours avec Chien d'Aveugle / d'Assistance) Specialized first aid training delivered with assistance and guide dogs (APS-ASD), addressing interventions involving canine teams.
• Formation AMD (Alerter-Masser-Défibriller) Compact emergency response training focused on alerting emergency services, performing chest compressions, and using an AED.
• Formation Gestes Qui Sauvent (GQS) Short awareness training on life-saving gestures (GQS), primarily delivered to schoolchildren and members of the public.
• Formation PICF (Pédagogie Initiale Commune de Formateur) Trainer pedagogy course (PICF) preparing candidates to deliver first aid training as certified instructors.
• Formation PAE PSC (Pédagogie Appliquée à l'Enseignement de la Prévention et des Secours Civiques) Pedagogical training for instructors delivering PSC curricula (PAE PSC), enabling them to teach first aid courses.
• Formation Secourisme Canin First aid training applied to dogs (Secourisme Canin), targeting pet owners and dog handlers.
• Formation SSA 1 / SSA 2 (Soins et Soutien Ambulatoires) Outpatient care and support training (SSA level 1 and level 2) for operational responders and association volunteers.
• Dispositif Prévisionnel de Secours (DPS) On-site emergency medical coverage service (DPS) deployed at public and private events, providing first aid posts, response teams, and equipment scaled to event size, in compliance with French regulations on public gatherings.
• Actions de Solidarité et Maraudes Sociales Social solidarity actions and outreach patrols (maraudes) — volunteer-run operations providing assistance and outreach to vulnerable populations including homeless persons in Gironde.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.44% training pass rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAMU SocialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular partnership for homeless outreach missions (maraudes sociales). Protection Civile supports SAMU Social's mission to assist homeless populations through mobile support units providing meals, clothing, hygiene products, and basic necessities.
• Ministry of Interior (Ministère de l'Intérieur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent coordination with Ministry of Interior for civil protection operations. Organization operates under government authority and provides official emergency response services.
• Sapeurs-Pompiers (Firefighters)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent coordination with firefighter services for integrated emergency response. Protection Civile deploys as complement to Security Civil Services.
• SAMU (Emergency Medical Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent coordination with SAMU emergency medical services for integrated emergency response network.
• Togo Civil ProtectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational aid partnership including training missions to help establish national civil protection capacity in Togo.
• Local Authorities (Collectivités)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with municipalities and local governments for winter plans (Plan Grand Froid), heatwave response (Plan Canicule), and disaster relief operations.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Croix-Rouge française: The French Red Cross operates analogous first aid training programs (PSC1, PSE), DPS event services, and social outreach (maraudes) for vulnerable populations. It is the largest comparable civil-society emergency response and humanitarian organization in France.
• Association Nationale des Premiers Secours (ANPS): National association providing first aid training and event rescue services with a volunteer-based model very similar to Protection Civile; competes for the same training customers and DPS contracts.
• Ordre de Malte France: Catholic humanitarian organization providing first aid training, DPS event services, and social outreach to homeless and vulnerable populations across France, with comparable volunteer-based operations.
• Fédération Nationale de la Protection Civile: The parent national federation that owns the Gironde association. Operates the same training catalogue, DPS service model, and shared digital infrastructure (formations.protection-civile.org, secours.protection-civile.org) across 97 departmental associations.
• Secours Catholique: Catholic charitable organization providing social outreach to homeless and vulnerable populations across France, with missions closely aligned with PC Gironde's maraudes sociales and disaster victim assistance programs.
• Fédération Française de Sauvetage et de Secourisme (FFSS): National federation delivering first aid and aquatic rescue training (BNSSA, PSE1/PSE2) and deploying volunteer lifeguards at events and beaches — directly overlapping with PC Gironde's aquatic and event services.

Emerging players

• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): International humanitarian medical organization providing disaster response and emergency medical care; PCS33 partners with Togo's civil protection, where MSF also operates, suggesting an adjacent humanitarian footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Sapeurs-Pompiers (SDIS de la Gironde): Public firefighter service operating in the same Gironde territory. Provides overlapping emergency response capabilities and is a permanent coordination partner; competes for some event safety and rescue mandates.
• SAMU (Service d'Aide Médicale d'Urgence): Public emergency medical service coordinating closely with PC Gironde; overlapping scope in pre-hospital emergency response with substantially larger public funding and professional staffing.
• Croix-Rouge européenne / IFRC: The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies provides the global umbrella for Croix-Rouge française, with significantly greater humanitarian funding, training capacity, and disaster response reach in France.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/protectioncivile33
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/protection-civile-de-gironde

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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