The SDIS of Aquitaine (Dordogne, Gironde, Landes, Lot et Garonne, Pyrénées Atlantiques) are autonomous local public establishments. They are responsible for preventing, protecting against and fighting fires (their own missions) and contribute, along with the other services and professionals concerned, to the protection and fight against against other accidents, disasters and catastrophes, the assessment and prevention of technological or natural risks and emergency assistance.