Asahi fire brigade

At present, 616 fire brigade members have joined the Asahi fire brigade for a capacity of 655 (as of March 1, 2025).
In the event of a large-scale disaster such as the Great East Japan Earthquake, fire brigade employees are expected to play an active role.
With the declining birthrate and aging population, new needs are emerging in the event of disaster prevention guidance and disasters, especially young power such as university students and professional students and the power of women are needed. Why don't you become a member of Asahi fire brigade and protect your precious town and family?⁉

• Resignation ceremony and training for new members (April 14)
• Fire response training (June 9)
• Operation of the Regional Headquarters for Wind and Flood Damage (June 23)
• Clothing Swimming and Water Relief Training (June 30)
• Senior Lifesaving Seminar (August 18)
• Trauma Training (August 27)
• Inspection of fire brigade equipment storage area (September 8)
• Resignation ceremony and training for new members (October 6)
• Large-diameter hose long distance extension water transmission training in cooperation with fire brigade (October 13)
• Earthquake Countermeasures Cooperation Training Meeting (November 16)
• Basic skills training (November to February)
• Mayor encouragement and fire brigade encouragement (December 28)
• Asahi Ward Fire Service First Ceremony (January 11)
• Yokohama Fire Service First Ceremony 2025 (January 12)
• Earthquake disaster countermeasure firefighting district headquarters operation training (January 26 * scheduled)
• Advanced lifesaving course (February 2)
• Training for Training Leaders (February 9 and 16)

The third episode of "Disaster Prevention Squadron Sonaelungja", which Asahi fire brigade cooperated in shooting, has been launched on YouTube.

On February 25, 2025, the Asahi fire brigade Police Training Course was held in the Asahi fire department Training Room, where courtesy training was conducted.

Training for training leaders was held in Asahi fire department on February 9 and February 11, 2025, and 12 people completed the training. Thank you very much for the two days of training.

On February 2, 2025, senior lifesaving training was held at the Asahi Ward Office New Building Conference Room, Asahi fire department Training Room and Asahi fire department Conference Room, with 75 participants participating.

On January 28, 2025, training was conducted at the training room in Asahi fire department.

On January 26, 2025, we conducted training with the Asahi fire department Police Department and the Disaster Response Headquarters at the Asahi fire department Office.

On January 20, 2025, we performed cooperation training with aviation fire brigade in Wakabadai Park baseball field. . The fourth branch of Asahi fire brigade carried out watering activities and transporting victims to the ground, which is the takeoff and landing site.

On January 12, 2025, Tsurugamine District Neighborhood Associations Federation ‣ Kasa Neighborhood Associations Dondon Yaki was held at Tsurugamine Park ‣ Kuniya Park, and the Fifth Branch provided security.

On January 11, 2025, the first firefighting ceremony of the Asahi Ward was held at the public hall and Asahi fire department offices of the Asahi Ward Office. This year, fire brigade staff provided support activities at ceremonies, contact booths and disaster prevention awareness booths.

On December 28, 2024, the deputy mayor encouragement patrol and branch encouragement were held at the Asahi Ward Office New Building Meeting Room following the special alert for the year-end and New Year holidays in 2024, and Deputy Mayor Okubo was visited.

On December 8, 2024, we held a publicity poster photo session for young members at the Asahi fire department Miyakooka Fire Branch Office.

On November 24, 2024, the Asahi Disaster Prevention Festival was held at Children's Nature Park, where smoke experiences, vehicle photography, and recruitment of fire brigade members were carried out.

On November 17, 2024, a regional disaster drill was held in front of housing complex Building No. 4-8 Wakabadai, and the fourth branch of Asahi fire brigade provided training guidance.

On November 17, 2024, the Kibogaoka Union Neighborhood Association disaster drill was held at Kibogaoka Elementary School, and the fifth group of Asahi fire brigade 1st Branch provided training guidance.

On November 17, 2024, a disaster prevention festival organized by the Kibogaokahigashi District Alliance Neighborhood Association was held at Higashikibogaoka Elementary School to support training and recruit members.

On November 16, 2024, an earthquake disaster response joint training session was held in Fire Academy, Yokohama, where the Asahi fire brigade First and Second Branches and the Asahi fire department Sachigaoka Fire Department collaborated to conduct fire drills.

On November 10, 2024, a large-scale disaster practice drill was held at the Asahi fire brigade Third Branch, where wireless communication training between the branch headquarters and each group and chain saw handling training were conducted.

On November 2, 2024, the Nissan Motor University School Festival was held at the Nissan Education Center, where vehicle exhibitions and recruitment activities were held.

On October 20, 2024, we conducted joint training between the fire brigade and the fire department at the Fire Academy University Training Center in Yokohama.

On October 13, 2024, Asahi fire brigade and Asahi fire department jointly conducted a large-diameter hose extension training at the Polytech Center Kanto region.

On October 12, 2024, at the Wakabadai Multipurpose Grand, along with the Wakabadai Autumn Festival fireworks festival, the Asahi fire brigade Branch conducted a warning watering and publicity of fire brigade members.

On October 6, 2024, a resignation ceremony and training for new members were held at the Asahi Ward Office New Building Conference Room. In the training for new members, instructors from fire brigade conducted courtesy ceremonies, fire dresses, hose extension training and fire hydrant handling training.

On September 8, 2024, we carried out each equipment storage patrol inspection by Asahi fire brigade chief, deputy chief and each branch chief, firefighting staff.

On August 27, 2024, trauma training was held at the Asahi Ward Hall New Building Conference Room. Forty-one fire brigade members participated.

On August 18, 2024, an advanced lifesaving course was held at the Asahi Ward Office New Building Conference Room. 54 members of Asahi fire brigade participated.

On July 6, 2024, the Asahi fire brigade Second Branch conducted training to improve actual disaster response capabilities at the Nissan Education Center.

On June 30, 2024, Asahi fire brigade clothing swimming training and rescue training were held at Tsurugamine Honmachi Park Pool in Asahi Ward. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

On June 25, 2024, the Asahi fire brigade Training Ceremony and transceiver handling training were held at the Asahi fire department Training Room. We handled transceivers and conducted call training.

On June 16, 2024, an advanced lifesaving course was held at the Tsurugamine Honmachi Park Pool. First aid using cardiopulmonary resuscitation, transportation and triangular bands was provided.

On June 16, 2024, the Tsuokacho Neighborhood Association disaster drill was held at Tsuokacho Park. The 4th group of Asahi fire brigade 4th group provided guidance on how to use fire extinguisher and how to handle it.

On June 9, 2024, Asahi fire brigade fire drill was conducted in Fire Academy. All 23 groups of Asahi fire brigade participated in the morning and afternoon sessions.
In the morning section, the first, second and fifth branches conducted training, and in the afternoon section, the third and fourth branches conducted training.

On May 26, 2024, we conducted a drill to rescue the collapsed buildings of Asahi fire brigade at the parking lot of the Asahi Ward government office. Forty fire brigade members, including the leader, participated.

On May 12, 2024, the Asahi fire brigade Group Leader Training was held at the Asahi Ward Office New Building Conference Room. The leader, deputy leader, headquarters manager, each branch leader, and all 23 group leaders participated, and after greetings from Shin Kawashin, Deputy Chief Shimizu stated that the training goal for FY2024 was "improvement of disaster response capabilities of all members." Was reported.

On May 3, 2024, a children's fun party hosted by the Tsuokacho Neighborhood Association was held at Tsuokacho Park. . The fourth division of the Asahi fire brigade Group carried out security at the venue, inspection of fire extinguisher, and recruitment of fire brigade members.

Balloon art training was held at the Asahi fire department Training Room on April 23, 2024. We are working to recruit fire brigade and increase the number of participants in disaster drill, mainly femalefire brigade. This time, there was also a male fire brigade participant, and it was a lively training program and various types of balloon art were created.

On April 14, 2024, a resignation ceremony and training for new members were held at the Asahi Ward Office. At the resignation ceremony, Shinkawa fire chief gave resignations to retirees, promoters and new members, and after the resignation ceremony, the new members took basic knowledge and skills as a fire brigade member from senior fire brigade. fire brigade, all the new members, thank you very much.

On March 28, 2024, the leadership change ceremony and resignation ceremony were held at the Asahi fire department Training Room.
At the inauguration ceremony, the Asahi fire brigade flag was handed over from Uchida fire brigade to Shinkawa new fire brigade, and at the resignation ceremony, resignations were issued to headquarters and branch leaders.

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On March 14 and 15, 2024, fire drills was carried out by Asahi fire brigade and Asahi fire department in connection with the demolition of Tsurugamine housing complex. Thank you to all the people involved who provided us with a valuable training place.

Training for Training Leaders in Asahi fire brigade was held in Asahi fire department on March 3 and 10, 2024, and 12 people completed training leadership training. Thank you very much for 2 days.

On February 10, 2024, at the Tsurugamine Elementary School, the disaster drill was held by the Tsuruyukai, neighboring Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associationsfire brigade, and Tsuruko Kids participated in the training.

On February 4, 2024, an advanced lifesaving course for Asahi fire brigade was held at the Asahi Ward Hall New Building Conference Room, with 52 fire brigade members participating.

On January 21, 2024, at the Asahi fire department Office, we conducted training in the disaster response area headquarters jointly with the Asahi fire department Police Department.

On January 7, 2024, the Asahi fire brigade Fifth Branch provided security guard at Tsurugamine Park Dondo-Yaki bonfire in Neighborhood Association Tsurugamine. Thank you very much for your attention.

The first firefighting ceremony of Asahi Ward was held in Asahi public hall on January 6, 2024.

On November 26, 2023, the Asahi fire brigade fire drill was conducted in Fire Academy, Yokohama.
In the event of the Great East Japan Earthquake, while the water pipe was damaged and the fire hydrant was unusable, a practical type in which each branch cooperated and examined the guidelines for activities based on the assumption that a fire broke out in a densely populated residential area and spread the fire spread around. Training was conducted.

On November 19, 2023, the disaster prevention festival of the Kibogaokahigashi district association Neighborhood Association was held at Higashikibogaoka Elementary School.

On Saturday, November 18, 2023, the Yokohama City Fire Fighting Training Workshop (fire brigade) was held in Fire Academy, Yokohama City.
20 fire brigade in Yokohama met together to raise the morale of fire brigade members and to improve firefighting skills.

On November 12, 2023, a disaster prevention recreation organized by Neighborhood Association was held at Minamihonjyuku Elementary School, where the second branch provided guidance and support.

On November 18, 2023, the elites of the first branch, Asahi fire brigade, conduct training twice a week to winFire Academy, Yokohama City.

On October 22, 2023, we rented a facility at the Polytech Center Kanto region and conducted a long-distance extended water transmission drill using a large-diameter hose in cooperation with the fire brigade Fire Department.

On October 21, 2023, at Nakao Elementary School, "2023 Nakao Disaster Prevention Festa" hosted by elementary school PTA was held. .

It is a pattern of the Kawai District Union disaster drill held on September 3, 2023. (Fourth Branch)

On September 3, 2023, the Kibogaoka Union Neighborhood Associations disaster drill Disaster Prevention Festa was held. (First Branch)

On September 24, 2023, the Tsurugamine District Neighborhood Associations Union disaster drill was held at Tsurugamine Elementary School, where training guidance was provided mainly by the Fifth Branch.

On August 22, 2023, the first responder text for JPTEC trauma was used as a material for teaching materials on how to deal with trauma victims in fire brigade.

On August 20, 2023, the first advanced lifesaving course was held this year. A total of 52 members, including qualified instructors, gathered and learned eagerly. In this course, nine members have completed the instructor training course to improve the skills of first aid instructors.

On July 26, 2023, a disaster prevention fair was held at Hikarigaoka Community House.
Asahi fire brigade will continue to engage in activities that are close to the community.

On July 25, 2023, in order to improve the disaster prevention guidance capabilities of female fire brigade employees and further revitalize fire brigade activities, we conducted hands-on disaster prevention training and training on the 119th reception system in Yokohama City at the Kanagawa Prefectural Disaster Prevention Center and the Yokohama City Fire Command Center.

On July 2, 2023, the 2023 Asahi fire brigade Fire Fighting Exercise Training Session was held at the Kanto Vocational Ability Development Promotion Center (Polytech Center Kanto).
The elite of the first branch of Asahi fire brigade will participate in the 2023 Yokohama Fire Fighting Exercise Training Session scheduled to be held on November 18, 2023.

On July 1, 2023, we carried out in Tsurugamine Honmachi Park pool in Asahi-ku.

On June 27, 2023, as the second of this year's training for female members, individual training for training ceremonies and basic tying of rope handling procedures were carried out.

-It's time for wind and flood damage such as typhoons and heavy rains to occur~

On June 18, 2023, with the aim of smoothly developing activities in the event of a storm and flood damage, we conducted a headquarters operation training to strengthen cooperation with fire departments and improve information transmission capabilities.

On June 17, 2023, the disaster drill of the Imajuku District Association was held in collaboration with local residents at Imajukunishicho Park Multipurpose Plaza.

-Improvement of actual disaster response capabilities ~

On June 11, 2023, a fire drill was conducted in Fire Academy, Yokohama.
Training was conducted in a situation close to the actual fire site to improve the experience and response skills of the members of the activity team.

~ Firefighters are active ...

On May 28, 2023, we rented a training course at Tsurugamine Driving School and conducted emergency driving at the time of disaster participation and training on vehicle guidance procedures.
Firefighters cannot be active without arriving at the site. Asahi fire brigade is committed to ensuring safe and reliable operation of vehicles.

This year, the Yokohama Fire Fighting Maneuver Technical Training Session will be held for the first time in four years.
Asahi fire brigade will also hold the Asahi fire brigade Fire Exercise Training Session on July 2, 2023 to improve basic firefighting skills and boost morale. Unfortunately, this training session will be held only by Asahi fire brigade officials, but each team is working hard to prepare for the day of the training session.

On May 14, 2023, as a female member police training, we conducted a training to rescue rescue those who need rescue sandwiched between collapsed buildings and vehicles using equipment. Depending on the situation of collapse, various measures such as how to use the equipment were necessary, so each and every one thought seriously, shared ideas, and carried out rescue activities. .

Asahi fire brigade is engaged in a variety of initiatives to encourage families to participate in local disaster drill and other areas.
As part of this effort, we conducted balloon art training (April 26) mainly for female fire brigade employees.
You may come to your city ... "I want to go to Shobo no Kunren again!" It would be a great success if the children could say so.

On Sunday, April 16, resignations were issued for retired persons and new members, and training was conducted for new members.
At the resignation ceremony, Mr. Asahi Uchida expressed his gratitude to those who retired for their long-term contributions, and gave instructions to newly joined members.
After the resignation ceremony, the new members attended training to acquire basic knowledge and skills, and took one step as a member of fire brigade.

Assuming a large-scale disaster on Sunday, March 12, 2023, we conducted practical training such as the use of radios and hose extension.

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, the disaster drill was implemented in cooperation with local residents to take appropriate actions in the event of a disaster.

Training for Training Leaders was conducted in Asahi fire department on February 19 and 26, 2023, with the aim of providing efficient training guidance at fire brigade and improving the ability and organizational capabilities in the event of a disaster.

Sunday, February 5, 2023 We carried out the second advanced lifesaving course this year. A large number of members, including 70 qualified instructors, gathered and learned enthusiastically.

During January 2023, we participated in events held in each region of the city to raise awareness of fire prevention and publicize the recruitment of fire brigade members.
This year, we will continue to carry out activities closely related to the community under the theme of "snuggling to the community."

On Sunday, January 23, 2023, in order to strengthen the cooperation between the fire department and the fire brigade, and to strengthen the initial response system, we conducted training at the headquarters of the disaster response district in Asahi fire department.

On Sunday, January 8, 2023, the Yokohama City Fire Department First Ceremony (Yokohama Fire Department First Ceremony 2023) was held at Aka Renga Soko Event Plaza and Aka Renga Park (Red Brick Warehouse Park). Four people from Asahi fire brigade participated in the fire brigade Event Plaza and fire brigade PR Stage.

On Wednesday, December 28, 2022, with the implementation of fire brigade's special alert for firefighting during the year-end and New Year holidays, Mayor Yokohama and others visited Asahi fire brigade for encouragement.

On Sunday, November 13, 2022, we conducted a drill in Fire Academy, Yokohama, assuming the firefighting activities of the building fire.

"Tsurugamine Elementary School Autumn Festival" was held at Tsurugamine Elementary School in Yokohama City on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
The fifth branch is very active! I made a full appeal to Asahi fire brigade.

On Sunday, October 30, 2022, firefighters and fire brigade staff collaborated to conduct long-distance extended water transmission training using a large-diameter hose at the Polytech Center Kanto region.

Sunday, October 23, 2022 We carried out the first advanced lifesaving course this year and skill improvement training for first aid instructors. In this training, nine members who cleared the first aid work experience points improved their skills to first aid instructors.

On Sunday, October 16, 2022, the disaster drill of Sasanodai Chuo Neighborhood Association Children's Association was held at Sasanodai Elementary School.

On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, we conducted joint training with the aviation fire brigade at Wakabadai Park Baseball Stadium, designated as an off-airfield takeoff and landing site in Asahi Ward.

On Sunday, October 2, 2022, we held a resignation ceremony for new members and training for new members at the Asahi Ward Office New Building Conference Room and others.

For four days from Saturday, September 10, 2022 to Tuesday, September 13, we provided guidance on ordinary lifesaving training to a total of 151 home disaster prevention workers at the home disaster prevention workshop.

On Sunday, September 11, 2022, fire brigade leaders and firefighters conducted a patrol inspection of each equipment storage area.

The event was held at the Kanto Vocational Ability Development Promotion Center (Polytech Center Kanto) on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

On Monday, April 18, 2022, eight members from Asahi fire brigade participated in the shooting of the third episode of the Disaster Prevention Squadron Sonaelungja, a disaster prevention awareness video produced by the Executive Committee for Disaster Prevention Projects.
　"Disaster Prevention Sentai Sonaelungja" means
　The Tokyo Seaside Wide Area Disaster Prevention Park "Sona Area Tokyo" is working on the production of "Disaster Prevention Awareness Video" in cooperation with everyone's Disaster Prevention Project Executive Committee. The characters "Buna" and "Gachapin Mook" will co-star across the boundaries of the bureau and will play a major role as a disaster prevention squadron sonarger.
　This video is distributed on YouTube from "Everyone's Disaster Prevention + Sonae Official Site".
　The third episode is based on the theme of "community support," which focuses on the activities of fire brigade, which is the cornerstone of disaster prevention in the region, to encourage many people to learn about the necessity of fire brigade's activities, raise awareness of disaster preparedness and interest in fire brigade's activities.

If you would like to join Asahi fire brigade, please contact the fire brigade Section, General Affairs and Prevention Division, Asahi fire department.
Phone: 045-951-0119

Please refer to the following page for the treatment of fire brigade staff.
About fire brigade, Yokohama

It is also possible to apply for membership by electronic application.
Application for joining fire brigade in Yokohama (outside site)

Asahi fire brigade was established under the Kanagawa Prefectural Ordinance No. 82 in November 1909 as the Miyakooka Fire Department. Then, in April 1939, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and the Futamatagawa Police Department were established, and with the enactment of the Fire Service Organization Law in 1947, the Yokohama City fire brigade Ordinance was promulgated, and the Hodogaya Police Department and the Futamatagawa Police Department were merged into the Hodogaya fire brigade. With the establishment of the Asahi Ward in October 1969, the company spun off from Hodogaya fire brigade to create the current Asahi fire brigade.
Asahi fire brigade began hiring female fire brigade employees in fiscal 1997 and currently employs 130 female fire brigade employees. In addition, 24 equipment storage areas, 23 loading vehicles, 32 portable small power pumps, and other rescue equipment are placed throughout the ward, and fire prevention and disaster prevention in the ward day and night. I am.