FFME
Richard Reggio has extensive experience in both the climbing and emergency response sectors. Currently serving as a Spécialiste en formation at the Fédération française de la montagne et de l'escalade since October 2014, Richard specializes in teaching rescue techniques related to climbing. At the Brigade de sapeurs-pompiers de Paris, Richard has held various roles since 1997, including Chef d'agrès VSAV and Président of the "ASASPP" climbing section. Richard is also active at the Sénat as SP au Palais du Luxembourg and has contributed as a conseiller technique militaire escalation for the military climbing team since 2020. Richard's educational background includes multiple diplomas in sports education and training, as well as responsibilities as coach and physical trainer within several organizations.
FFME
Founded in 1945, FFME is the governing body for climbing, ski-mountaineering, snoeshoe hiking and canyoning in France, by delegation of the French Sports Ministry. FFME is also in charge of promoting and developing alpinism and mountain touring sport activities. FFME gathers~107,000 membership holders throughout~1,050 official clubs in France. FFME is a member of CNOSF (French national Olympic and sports committee), IFSC (International Federation of Sport Climbing) and ISMF (International Ski Mountaineering Federation). FFME is responsible for the selection and training of the French climbing and ski-mountaineering teams, as well as the organisation of official climbing and ski-mountaineering competitions in France.