#INTE2531858ADecree of November 17, 2025, Authorizing the French Federation of Lifeguards for First Aid Training
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This decree authorizes the French Federation of Lifeguards and Lifeguarding Instructors (FFMNS) to conduct initial and continuous training in various first aid and lifesaving programs. The decree outlines specific training units, monitoring and control measures, and stipulates the conditions under which these courses can be offered. The FFMNS must adhere to certain training reference frameworks and is required to notify any changes in their training program to the Ministry of Civil Security.
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Key Changes
- The FFMNS is now officially authorized to conduct specific lifesaving and first aid training courses.
- Training programs can only be delivered by the main organization and its national pedagogical team.
- The validity of the authorization is three years, with a requirement for renewal applications to be submitted six months before expiration.
Obligations
What this law requires
FFMNS must deliver initial and continuous training only according to the registered internal training and certification frameworks listed in Annex 1, using the specific reference numbers provided (e.g., AN75-PSC-109-28 for PSC training).
FFMNS must not delegate training courses in 'pédagogie appliquée à l'emploi de formateur de formateurs (FF)' and 'conception et encadrement de formations (CEF)'; these must be delivered solely by the main establishment and its national pedagogical team.
FFMNS must communicate without delay to the Minister of Civil Security any modification to the authorization file, including changes to pedagogical team composition or pedagogical aptitude lists.
FFMNS must conduct training only within the geographic competencies specified in Annex 2 for each affiliated establishment; the main headquarters may conduct training in France and abroad.
FFMNS cannot cede or delegate the authorization itself; only the authorized organization may deliver the training courses listed in Articles 1 and 2.