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Overview
Last Updated June 13, 2024
Overview of fire brigade, Yokohama
fire brigade in Yokohama is organized based on the Ordinance on the Establishment of fire brigade in Yokohama, with 18 fire brigade established in 18 administrative districts.
As of April 1, 2024, the number of fire brigade was 7,753, and the filling rate was 93.4%.
As of April 1, 2024, there were 1,507 female fire brigade members.
| Category | As of April 1, 2024 |
|---|---|
| fire brigade | 18 fire brigade |
| fire brigade | 7,753 people |
| Branch | 102 branches |
| Group | 414 groups |
| Equipment storage area | 420 buildings |
| fire brigade vehicles | 392 units |
| Portable small power pump | 552 units |
About fire brigade
fire brigade is a local government employee with special positions as stipulated in Article 3 of the Local Public Service Act.
Joining fire brigade is not mandatory or compulsory, but by his own will, and is appointed by the fire chief with the approval of the mayor.
| fire brigade | Capacity | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Tsurumi fire brigade | 550 | 475 |
| Kanagawa fire brigade | 430 | 430 |
| West fire brigade | 230 | 218 |
| Naka fire brigade | 495 | 435 |
| Minami fire brigade | 395 | 377 |
| Konan fire brigade | 285 | 279 |
| Hodogaya fire brigade | 400 | 383 |
| Asahi fire brigade | 655 | 619 |
| Isogo fire brigade | 370 | 355 |
| Kanazawa fire brigade | 580 | 537 |
| Kohoku fire brigade | 700 | 635 |
| Green fire brigade | 370 | 358 |
| fire brigade Aoba | 485 | 455 |
| fire brigade Tsuzuki | 440 | 387 |
| fire brigade Tozuka | 760 | 736 |
| Sakae fire brigade | 370 | 318 |
| Izumi fire brigade | 480 | 471 |
| Seya fire brigade | 310 | 285 |
| Total | 8,305 | 7,753 |
The number of fire brigade employees in Yokohama City is determined by the Ordinance on Capacity, Appointment, Salary and Service of fire brigadefire brigade.
The jurisdiction of each fire brigade
| Administrative Districts | fire brigade | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Tsurumi Ward | Tsurumi fire brigade | Tsurumi Ward area |
| Kanagawa Ward | Kanagawa fire brigade | Kanagawa Ward area |
| Nishi Ward | West fire brigade | Nishi Ward area |
| Naka Ward | Naka fire brigade | Naka Ward area |
| Minami Ward | Minami fire brigade | Minami Ward area |
| Konan Ward | Konan fire brigade | Konan Ward area |
| Hodogaya Ward | Hodogaya fire brigade | Hodogaya Ward area |
| Asahi Ward | Asahi fire brigade | Asahi Ward area |
| Isogo Ward | Isogo fire brigade | Isogo Ward area |
| Kanazawa Ward | Kanazawa fire brigade | Kanazawa Ward area |
| Kohoku Ward | Kohoku fire brigade | Kohoku Ward area |
| Midori Ward | Green fire brigade | Midori Ward area |
| Aoba Ward | fire brigade Aoba | Aoba Ward area |
| Tsuzuki Ward | fire brigade Tsuzuki | Tsuzuki Ward area |
| Totsuka Ward | fire brigade Tozuka | Totsuka Ward area |
| Sakae Ward | Sakae fire brigade | Sakae Ward area |
| Izumi Ward | Izumi fire brigade | Izumi Ward area |
| Seya Ward | Seya fire brigade | Seya Ward area |
Inquiries to this page
Fire Bureau General Affairs Department fire brigade Division
Telephone: 045-334-6403
Telephone: 045-334-6403
Fax: 045-334-6517
Email address: sy-shobodan@city.yokohama.lg.jp
Page ID: 214-439-305
