French firefighters gathered at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Monday to demand more funding, staff and equipment, saying fire and rescue services have been underfunded for years while climate-related emergencies grow. Unions said France had 3,871 wildfire trucks in 2024 but needs about 5,000 for nationwide coverage and reinforcement during major blazes, and called for enough trained personnel to crew them. The protest also highlighted deaths, suicides and cancer among firefighters, underscoring concerns about the strain on the profession.