Overview of FY2020 Fire Bureau Budget

The outline of the Fire Bureau budget for FY2020 is as follows.

Fire Bureau Priority Business

• Enhancement of firefighting system [P4, P5]

　In order to respond to all kinds of disasters, including fires and rescue, we will properly maintain equipment and materials and conduct various drills throughout the year.
　In addition, in order to reliably receive various disaster reports and respond quickly and accurately, we will maintain and maintain the firefighting communication command system properly.

• Enhancement and enhancement of emergency rescue systems [P4, P6]

In order to respond to the increasing demand for emergency services efficiently and effectively with a sense of speed, the number of emergency rescue squads will be increased as `` day shift rescue squads '' that operate only during the day, and will be increased when emergency requests are frequently increased. Increase the number of emergency ambulances to be used as substitutes for emergency services.
In addition, we will newly develop an emergency workstation that will serve as an educational base for paramedics, etc., to improve knowledge and skills.

• Promotion of firefighting measures for the Tokyo 2020 Games [P4, P7]

　Based on the "Yokohama Vision" formulated by Motoichi for the tournament, in order to support the holding of a safe and secure tournament, we will maintain equipment and materials to respond to terrorist disasters and cases of many injuries, Secure an ambulance dedicated to the tournament.

• Enhancement of fire brigade [P4, P8]

In order to improve disaster response capabilities in fire brigade, which is the cornerstone of regional disaster prevention, we will steadily improve equipment storage areas and upgrade fire brigade vehicles (loaded vehicles) and improve our capacity through various training programs.

• Promotion of disaster prevention and reduce disaster damage education in Yokohama Disaster Risk Reduction Learning Center [P4, P9]

　In addition to providing disaster prevention education for a wide range of generations, we will expand the experience content by creating new VR-based storm and flood content through public-private partnerships to convey the importance of self support and community support to more citizens.

• Promotion of installation of initial-stage fire-fighting techniques. equipment, etc. [P4, P9]

　We will continue to promote the installation of 700 stand-pipe initial-stage fire-fighting techniques. equipment and other equipment set out in the Earthquake Disaster Prevention Strategy to enhance the capabilities of the initial-stage fire-fighting techniques. region and improve the disaster prevention capabilities of the community support region.

• Maintenance of fire department headquarters building [P4, P11]

　In order to maintain the firefighting headquarters building, which will be the center of firefighting and disaster prevention activities, the current Hodogaya fire department will be dismantled, and construction of the firefighting headquarters building and renewal of the firefighting communication command system equipment will begin.

• Construction of the fire boat "Mamori" [P4, P12]

　Based on the design implemented in the first fiscal year, we will start building for renewal of fire boats, which are indispensable for ensuring the safety and security of Yokohama Port and supporting the development of the city's economy.

• Improvement of work environment at fire stations [P4, P13]

　We will create a working environment where staff can work easily and lively, such as renovating aging government buildings, renewing equipment, and improving the working environment for women.