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Last Updated February 20, 2025

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Fire and Emergency Situation

Fire and Emergency Situation As of January 31, 2025

"Citizen's Day of Disaster Prevention" Kanazawa Kawara Version

This section introduces disaster drill, etc., which Kanazawa fire department has collaborated with local communities and offices.
※The Kanazawa Ward Promotion Committee, which is chaired by Mayor Kanazawa, is chaired by various organizations such as public offices, offices, disaster prevention-related organizations, and representatives of Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associations.

February tile version
Kanazawa Kawara version February 2025

News from Kanazawa fire department

It is also published in the "Public Relations Yokohama Kanazawa Ward Version" published by the Kanazawa Ward Office.

February issue
Public information Yokohama February issue

Announcement of Events and Workshops

Kanazawa Fire and Disaster Prevention Fair

Residential fire alarms

Let's install and replace fire alarms for homes!

Illustration of house alarm
Illustration provided: Kanazawa High School Art Club / MAI Club

Residential fire alarms protect important "life" and "property".
In 2023, 14 people died in a house fire in Yokohama City (excluding arson suicides, etc.), of which 10 were elderly people aged 65 or older.
Many people who died in a house fire are caused by delays in escape.
Let's install <fire alarm for house> so that we can detect fire early and evacuate initial-stage fire-fighting techniques. or early!

Let's install fire alarm for house!

Information on support for installation of fire alarms for homes

Illustration of house alarm
Illustration provided: Kanazawa High School Art Club / MAI Club

Residential fire alarms have a life span of approximately 10 years.
Let's replace it in about 10 years in case of a bad time.
If installation is difficult for elderly people, etc., firefighters will help you.
For more information, please contact the Kanazawa fire department Prevention Section (☎781-0119).

Let's replace the fire alarm for the house!

fire drills

fire drills Performed by Fire Protection Manager (Regulations for Enforcement of the Fire Services Act)

There is a possibility that a fire may occur in any building.
In case of emergency, let's carry out report, fire extinguishing, evacuation training so that we can take action promptly.
Laws and regulations: Article 3 of the Fire Services Act Enforcement Regulations (outside site)

Prior notice of training

In buildings where an unspecified number of people enter and exit, it is necessary to contact the fire department before conducting training.
①Please use one of the following methods.

①Online contact

You can easily contact the fire department by entering the information on the fire drills Report Form.
※A copy cannot be returned, so if necessary, use the method 2.

②Direct contact with the fire department
Training Report Method

Telephone reception

Please contact the fire department or fire department by phone. We will not be able to prepare a copy of your application.
Reception desk Please prepare two copies of the same fire drills plan and bring it to the fire department or fire department office. I will return a copy of the receipt with the reception stamp. If you don't need a copy, you can use one copy.
Fax reception Please send the fire drills plan by fax. We can accept it, but we can't reply a copy.
Mail reception If you enclose a copy of the fire drills Plan and a stamped reply envelope, we will return the copy. If you don't need a copy, you can use only one copy.

Please download and use either the Excel version or the PDF version.

fire fighter illustration
Illustration provided: Kanazawa High School Art Club / MAI Club


 Consultations regarding training are available at the fire department or fire department.
Please refer to "List of Responsible Jurisdiction".
"List of jurisdictions in charge" (PDF: 122KB)

disaster drill

Regional training menu

In the event of a fire or earthquake, the city of Yokohama provides training and guidance to Neighborhood Association and Neighborhood Associations on fire and disaster prevention so that the initial-stage fire-fighting techniques. and other activities can be carried out to minimize damage.

"I don't know what to do in disaster drill, such as Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associations."
In such a case, please use the local disaster drill menu.
Local disaster drill menu (PDF: 2,825KB)

Please download and use either the Excel version or the PDF version.

fire fighter illustration
Illustration provided: Kanazawa High School Art Club / MAI Club


Consultations regarding training are available at the fire department or fire department.
Please refer to "List of Responsible Jurisdiction".
"List of jurisdictions in charge" (PDF: 122KB)

Lending of training equipment

If you are conducting voluntary training, we will lend you equipment.

initial-stage fire-fighting techniques. Training

The training fire extinguisher erupts water from the nozzle when operated. It cannot be used for actual fires.

Emergency training

It is a mannequin that can train chest compressions and artificial respiration when training cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

AED
AED for training


It comes with electrode pads and can be applied to training mannequins.
It can be rented as a set with the training mannequin.
※It cannot be used for actual life saving.

If you would like to borrow training equipment, please call the fire department or your local fire department. When borrowing, please submit a "Borrowing Book of Goods".
Please refer to "List of Responsible Jurisdiction".
"List of jurisdictions in charge" (PDF: 122KB)
※These equipment are owned by the Kanazawa Fire Prevention Association.

For those who hold an event in Kanazawa Ward

Depending on the content of the event, it is necessary to notify the fire department.
Laws and regulations: Yokohama-shi fire prevention regulations Article 75 (outside site)

Notification of event holding

Notification is required if any of the following applies.
・When performing an event in a place other than the theater based on the Yokohama City Fire Prevention Ordinance Article 75 No. 3
  ※ Events outside the theater include stages that are temporarily set up for performances such as plays, movies, concerts, etc. outdoors.
・Based on the Yokohama City Fire Prevention Ordinance, Article 75, Item 4, when the public gathers for purposes other than the original purpose at theaters, etc., and conducts viewing
  ※ Example: Holding concerts at baseball stadiums
 ■Notification time
  Up to 5 days before the day of the event
 ■required documents
  ①The event held in registration form
  ②Overview of the event and floor plan of the place of implementation
    Please describe the following contents on the floor plan.
    ・Position, width, distance, width, horizontal and vertical passage distance of stage chairs, partitions, etc.
    ・Evacuation route map, location of emergency exit
    ・Allocating staff and security personnel
    ・Location of fire-fighting equipment in fire extinguisher, etc.
Please refer to the entry example of the event held registration form (PDF: 195KB) for the creation.

Stalls opened registration form

Based on Yokohama-shi fire prevention regulations Article 75 seventh, report is necessary when we establish stalls using target fire appliances at event where many people gather.
 ■Notification time
  Up to 5 days prior to opening a stall, etc.
 ■required documents
  ①Stalls opened registration form
  ②Documents showing the location of stalls and the location of fire extinguisher
Please refer to the following information on notification of stall opening etc. for notes.
For the creation, please refer to the entry example of stall opening registration form (PDF: 116KB) and the detailed reference map of stall placement (PDF: 303KB).

Fire smoke generated registration form

If you intend to perform an act that may cause a fire and misleading smoke, etc., notify the competent fire chief.
■Notification time
 Electronic application or submission to the fire department in charge of the place of occurrence at least 5 days prior to conducting the act
■required documents
 ①Fire smoke generated registration form

Electronic application window

For fire prevention procedures, the Yokohama City Electronic Application and Notification System is convenient.
Login (new registration) is required for the Yokohama City Electronic Application and Notification System.
It is also possible to search for keywords for the procedure name from the "List of procedures that can be applied" in the Yokohama City Electronic Application and Notification System (outside site).
Please click here for details.
Electronic application window

Application for fire prevention and disaster prevention manager training and self-defense firefighting organization training

Living in Yokohama City and buildings in Yokohama City

  • Person who is going to be appointed or appointed as fire prevention manager, disaster prevention manager
  • Those who are planning or engaged in any of the tasks of the general manager of the self-defense firefighting organization or the group leader of each task of the headquarters of the self-defense firefighting organization, disaster prevention center personnel

  The above students are eligible for the course.
  There are two ways to apply.

①Application via the Internet

Please refer to "How to apply on the Internet" and apply from the course management page.
  <Note> Those who are partially exempted from the course subject cannot make a web reservation, so please bring the necessary qualifications and apply at the Fire Department Prevention Section window.
How to apply via the Internet (PDF: 2,415KB)
↓Click here for the application.↓
Course management page (outside site)

②Application at the fire department window

Please fill out the application form with required items and submit it to the Kanazawa fire department Prevention Section.
Reception hours is from 8:45 to 17:00 on weekdays.

Flow of application of fire department window (PDF: 719KB)
≪Various application forms≫
Application for attendance such as Class A fire prevention management course (word: 22KB)
Self-Defense Fire Service Training Course Application Form (Word: 21KB)
※The application form is also available at the fire department.

Those who want to know the schedule of various courses or reissue of a certificate of completion.

Emergency request

Reliable Emergency - Know and Prevent! Ambulance-

Know and prevent "Reliable Emergency"! What is an ambulance?…
We have citizens know how to respond to situations such as daily preparation, consultation in case of trouble, emergency 119 reports, etc.
It is a catchphrase that encourages people to feel safe.

Emergency relief card

When you get sick or injured, it is safe to be prepared for who to contact and what to do on a daily basis.
If you are ill or injured and call an ambulance, present this card to the paramedic.
Please refer to the Emergency Safety Card flyer for examples and how to write emergency relief cards.

This is a flyer that describes how to use the emergency relief card and how to write it.

Consultation in case of trouble (# 7119, Emergency Consultation Guide)

If you have a sudden illness or injury, you can get advice over the phone if you are wondering "Is it better to call an ambulance?" Or "Is it better to go to the hospital now?"
 

You can confirm the urgency and the need for consultation.

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Inquiries to this page

Fire Bureau Kanazawa fire department General Affairs and Prevention Division

Telephone: 045-781-0119

Telephone: 045-781-0119

Fax: 045-781-0119

Email address: sy-kanazawa-sy@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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