The Community's contribution to Territorial Fire and Rescue Service (STIS 978) will amount to 4,98 million euros in 2026, down thanks to surpluses generated during the establishment's first year.
Created in June 2024 and operational since January 1, 2025STIS remains largely dependent on funding from the local authority. After an initial contribution of €6,56M in 2025The initial 2026 budget projected €5,28 million. The carryover of the results from the first fiscal year ultimately allowed the contribution to be reduced to 4.983.648 Eurosof which €4,65 million is for operating expenses and €334.748 for investments. The resolution was adopted unanimously.
Between autonomy and financial dependence
The debates, however, focused on the need to diversify funding sourcesWhen questioned about co-financing efforts, the DGS indicated that several requests had been made, particularly for equipment acquisition. Although a satellite of the COM, the STIS being a autonomous public institution Financially and legally, “he is capable of seeking co-financing himself,” she added. Marc Ménard specified that a mission carried out with the French Development Agency (AFD) must accompany the development of a multi-year investment program and the search for grants.
Another point raised during the discussions: the regularity of the payment of the contributionCash flow difficulties had delayed previous payments. The DGS assured that the 2026 contribution, included in the supplementary budget, will be to be paid soonThis is a significant issue, especially given that STIS bears a heavy staffing burden and the risk of resignations due to lack of payment has been raised. Louis Mussington reiterated that the local authority "assumes its responsibilities" and defended the continued structuring of the service, particularly for development. a local response to emergencies, without systematically depending on Guadeloupe. _Vx
