Service Départemental-Métropolitain d'Incendie et de Secours

What Service Départemental-Métropolitain d'Incendie et de Secours does

Service Départemental-Métropolitain d'Incendie et de Secours (SDMIS) is a French public administrative establishment (établissement public administratif) that operates as the unified fire and rescue service for both the Métropole de Lyon and the Département du Rhône — a unique dual-territory structure in France created in January 2015 following the MAPTAM law. The organization traces its origin to the 1999 creation of SDIS du Rhône. SDMIS provides 24/7 emergency response across 9 operational specialties (forest fires, NRBC-E, USAR/search-rescue, mountain rescue, cynotechnics, information and communication systems, confined spaces, aquatic rescue, and driving) through 100 fire stations organized into 7 territorial groupings, supported by 954 operational vehicles and a central CTA-CODIS command center. In 2025, SDMIS handled 436,012 emergency calls and conducted 104,492 rescue operations, averaging one intervention every five minutes.

The business model is entirely publicly funded: the 2026 budget primitif of €221.55 million comes from mandatory contributions — 80% from the Métropole de Lyon and 20% from the Département du Rhône — with no commercial pricing or fee-for-service component. Services are delivered free of charge to all citizens within the territorial jurisdiction, accessed via emergency numbers 18 (fire) and 112 (European emergency). Beyond emergency response, SDMIS operates specialized internal technology including ATENA (a Moodle/ENASIS-based digital learning platform), the SACR Dynamique (a predictive risk analysis tool with GIS cartographic portals and a 12-axis strategic plan), and the DECI Calculator (Excel-based tool for municipal fire defense). It has secured over €700,000 in EU Horizon Europe funding across three projects (PRAETORIAN, TEAMUP, and a third nuclear response project), positioning the organization as a validator of European civil security innovation. SDMIS employs 6,800+ personnel including 1,316 professional firefighters (SPP), 5,200 voluntary firefighters (SPV), 350 administrative/technical staff, 1,100 young firefighters, and 340 civil security cadets, with recruitment via competitive exams and a network of 500+ employer partnerships enabling SPV availability during work hours.

Name

Service Départemental-Métropolitain d'Incendie et de Secours

Legal name

Service Départemental-Métropolitain d'Incendie et de Secours (SDMIS)

Website

https://sdmis.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

SDMIS is a French public administrative establishment providing 24/7 fire, rescue, and civil security services across the Métropole de Lyon and Département du Rhône, funded by mandatory contributions from both territorial collectivities and serving 1.8M+ inhabitants through 100 fire stations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Rescue Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE), Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL)

Keywords

• Fire and rescue services
• Emergency medical services
• Civil security operations
• Public safety services
• Risk analysis and prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public funding from territorial collectivities: Budget primitif 2026 of 221.55 million euros funded primarily through mandatory contributions from the Métropole de Lyon (80%) and the Département du Rhône (20%, including 5% from communes and inter-municipal cooperation establishments of the Rhône department)

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SDMIS operates 24/7 emergency response and rescue operations covering firefighting, emergency medical assistance (SUAP), and nine specialized operational capabilities (forest fires, NRBC-E, urban search and rescue, mountain rescue, aquatic rescue, canine units, confined spaces, communications, and driving). The organization provides civil security prevention and risk analysis services through the SACR strategic framework, fire defense exterior services (DECI) for municipalities, public safety education programs, and youth firefighter (JSP and Cadets de la Sécurité Civile) engagement initiatives across the Rhône Department and Lyon Metropolis.

Product overview

The Service Départemental-Métropolitain d'Incendie et de Secours (SDMIS) operates as a unified emergency services organization combining operational response, training technology, and risk management tools. The core offering consists of around-the-clock firefighting, rescue, and medical emergency response delivered across 100 fire stations and 9 operational specialties (forest fires, NRBC-E, technical rescue, canine units, water rescue, confined spaces, communications, driving, and aquatics). Technology products include ATENA, an ENASIS/Moodle-based digital learning platform; the CTA-CODIS operational command center for emergency coordination; the SACR Dynamique tool for dynamic risk analysis and mapping; the DECI Calculator for fire defense calculations; and the Icon Bank under Creative Commons license. Internal portals (Portail SDMIS, SDMIS Actu, Guide SPV) support agent communications and operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Response and Rescue Operations 24/7 emergency response covering firefighting, emergency medical assistance (SUAP), road accidents, and nine specialized operational missions (forest fires, NRBC-E, urban search and rescue, mountain rescue, aquatic rescue, canine units, confined spaces, communications, and driving) deployed across 100 fire stations. The service is delivered free of charge to citizens and travelers in the territory.
• Civil Security Prevention and Risk Analysis (SACR) Strategic planning framework for risk coverage providing territorial risk analysis, real-time cartographic portals, predictive modeling, and geographic information systems for municipal and territorial planning. The 2024 SDACR update defines operational priorities and resource allocation across the Rhône Department and Lyon Metropolis.
• Fire Defense Exterior Services (DECI) Défense Extérieure Contre l'Incendie (DECI) services for municipalities, including technical guides for mayors, building accessibility standards, hydraulic equipment sizing, and a Microsoft Excel-based calculator tool (Calculatrice DECI) for fire defense compliance. Provides regulatory support for communes and inter-municipal organizations on fire defense infrastructure planning.
• Public Safety Education Programs Public education programs covering fire prevention, household fire safety information, smoke detector installation promotion, and 'gestes qui sauvent' (life-saving first aid) training. Includes prevention campaigns for high-rise buildings and resources on smoke alarm adoption, delivered to citizens across the territory.
• Youth Engagement Programs (JSP and Cadets de la Sécurité Civile) Two flagship youth programs: the Jeunes Sapeurs-Pompiers (JSP) federation spanning 43 local sections providing sports, civic, and firefighter training for youth aged 11-18, and the Cadets de la Sécurité Civile program in partnership with Éducation Nationale delivering 30 hours per school year of citizenship, prevention, firefighting, first aid, and rescue training with PSC1 certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 436,012 emergency calls handled in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• TEAMUP Consortium (23 enterprises)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024EU-funded project (€6.3M total, €268K for SDMIS). Develops detection systems, rapid decontamination devices, and digital tools (augmented reality, digital triage, online training) for civil security. Solutions tested in France and Greece to harmonize European CBRNe-E crisis management standards.
• European Commission - Horizon Europe ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021SDMIS actively participates in European research projects within the Horizon Europe framework (2021-2027). Three projects awarded: PRAETORIAN (cybersecurity, €266K for SDMIS), TEAMUP (CBRNe-E innovation, €268K for SDMIS), and a third project on nuclear disaster response. SDMIS acts as guarantor for concept validation before industrialization at European level.
• PRAETORIAN Consortium (23+ partners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021EU-funded cybersecurity research project (€9M total, €266K for SDMIS). Project focuses on detecting and preventing cyber, physical, or combined threats against critical infrastructure (energy, transport, health). Develops machine learning tools, IoT security, and drone intrusion detection.
• CDG69 (Centre de Gestion de la Fonction Publique Territoriale du Rhône)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for organizing competitive exams (concours) for professional firefighter recruitment. CDG69 handles examination logistics for external caporal competitions and manages the registration platform (concours-territorial.fr) for SDMIS and 10 other SDIS of the South-East security zone.
• Employer partners (500+ companies and public organizations)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate companies and public sector organizations signing availability conventions with volunteer firefighters and SDMIS. Over 500 SPV benefit from work arrangement adaptations enabling them to participate in operations or training during work hours. Employers receive tax advantages including 10% insurance reduction and 60% tax deduction on civic engagement time.
• ADJMSP (Association Départementale des Jeunes Sapeurs-Pompiers du Rhône)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation federating 43 local sections of young firefighters across the Rhône Department and Lyon Metropolis. ADJMSP provides training in sports, civic instruction, and firefighter missions for youth aged 11-18. Nearly 300 animators and 300+ assistant animators support the program.
• Éducation Nationale (National Education)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for civil security cadet program (Cadets de la Sécurité Civile). Joint program with schools providing 30 hours of training per school year covering citizenship and prevention, firefighting and first aid, and rescue operations. Results in PSC1 certification for participating youth.
• Métropole de LyoncoreOthersOne of two main territorial collectivities providing 80% of SDMIS funding. The Metropolis and Department created the unique SDMIS structure in January 2015 following the MAPTAM law.
• Département du RhônecoreOthersOne of two main territorial collectivities providing 20% of SDMIS funding (including 5% from communes and inter-municipal cooperation establishments). The Metropolis and Department created the unique SDMIS structure in January 2015.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brigade de sapeurs-pompiers de Paris (BSPP): Military firefighter brigade providing fire and rescue services to Paris and surrounding departments. Directly comparable to SDMIS as a major French metropolitan fire service with similar operational scope, multiple specialties, and high call volumes, differing primarily in military versus civilian governance.
• SDIS des Bouches-du-Rhône (SDIS 13): Largest departmental fire and rescue service in France by population coverage, serving Bouches-du-Rhône including the Aix-Marseille-Provence Métropole. Closest functional peer to SDMIS in terms of governance model (établissement public), departmental mandate, and operational scale.
• Bataillon de marins-pompiers de Marseille (BMPM): Military marine firefighter unit serving Marseille and surrounding areas. Comparable to SDMIS as another metropolitan French fire service handling large call volumes across urban and industrial risk profiles, with similar specialty capabilities and full-spectrum emergency response mandate.
• London Fire Brigade: Statutory fire and rescue service for Greater London, covering ~9 million residents. Directly comparable to SDMIS as a major European metropolitan fire service with similar operational scale, multi-specialty capabilities, and metropolitan governance context.
• FDNY (New York City Fire Department): Major US metropolitan fire department serving New York City. Comparable to SDMIS as a large metropolitan fire service with high operational tempo, multi-specialty capabilities, and complex urban risk profile, though structured as a municipal agency rather than departmental-metropolitan hybrid.
• Tokyo Fire Department: Metropolitan fire department serving Tokyo, one of the largest urban fire services globally. Comparable to SDMIS in scale, operational tempo, and metropolitan governance structure, with similar diversity of operational specialties and high-volume emergency response.
• SDIS de la Gironde (SDIS 33): Departmental fire service covering Gironde including Bordeaux Métropole, with significant forest fire exposure. Comparable to SDMIS in serving a mixed urban-rural department with substantial wildland-urban interface risk and similar multi-specialty operational structure.
• SDIS du Nord (SDIS 59): Departmental fire and rescue service covering the Nord department in Hauts-de-France, including major urban centers like Lille. Comparable civilian public fire service with similar operational scope, large volunteer force, and industrial/urban risk profile.

Others

• Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile et de la Gestion des Crises (DGSCGC): French national civil security directorate under the Ministry of Interior, responsible for civil security policy, national-scale operations, and coordination of departmental fire services. Relevant as the regulatory and policy-setting authority governing SDMIS's mandate and operational framework.

Regional players

• SDIS de l'Isère (SDIS 38): Departmental fire service for Isère, also located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with overlapping mountain and industrial risks. Relevant regional peer to SDMIS with comparable specialty needs (mountain rescue, industrial risk), though serving a separate territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SDMIS69
• Xx.com/sdmis69
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sdmis

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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