fire brigade Staff Recruitment Information

While usually has his own occupation and study, fire brigade plays a role as a leader in local fire prevention and disaster prevention in normal times, and in the event of a disaster, fire fighting and vigilance in the event of a disaster.
In recent years, the number of fire brigade employees has been declining and the population is aging.
In the future, we would like to invite employees of city companies and university students to join, revitalize the fire brigade and further enhance the regional disaster prevention system.

fire brigade employees are part-time local government officials.
You can join if you are 18 years of age or older and live, work, or attend school in Yokohama.

You can join from the third grade of high school who is 18 years old.
You can publicize your contribution to the community through fire brigade activities when you go to school or get a job.
Third-year high school students, vocational school students, and university students are still active!

Yokohama City Fire Corps PR Video

１．Conditions for joining

(1)A person who has a "Resident Card" or "Special Permanent Resident Certificate"
(2)Those who have stayed at least two years and intend to continue their activities in fire brigade for at least three years
(3)A person who can agree that he cannot take the position of a group leader or higher
(4)Public power ※Those who can agree that they cannot exercise their activities.
(5)Those who can communicate in Japanese
※Major public powers of fire brigade members (PDF: 243KB)

２．Documents required at the time of joining
(1)Application Form (for Foreigners)
(2)Copy of "Resident Card" or "Special Permanent Resident Certificate"
(3)Other necessary items for joining

３．Inquiries about joining

Please contact the City of Yokohama, Fire Bureau fire brigade section (045-334-6403).

Please do not hesitate to contact the fire department in the administrative district where you live, work, or attend school.
In addition, it is also possible to apply for membership from the Internet.
List of city fire departments
You can apply for membership from the link below, so please use it.