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News and event information from Isogo fire department

Last updated on March 25, 2025.

[Fire is increasing rapidly! ]

Fire
Fires are increasing.

In Yokohama, the number of fires has increased rapidly (up 33 from the previous year).
In Isogo Ward, fires have doubled compared to the same day last year.
In particular, fires caused by tobacco and stoves have occurred frequently. Pay attention to the handling of fire and try to keep the fire organized so as not to spread it!
To prevent house fires (Housing Fire Protection Advice)

List of Information

[fire alarm for residential use] 10 years later

By conducting regular inspections and exchanges of residential fire alarm, further safety and security in daily life!

From June 1, 2011, fire alarm for residential use must be installed in all homes, including existing homes.
Residential fire alarms installed in many homes are at the time of replacement.
Let's replace the residential fire alarm with a prospect of 10 years so that it works well in case of emergency.


<fire alarm flyer for residential use>

"You can check the video on how to check and replace fire alarm for residential use."⇧

Q
Where do you put it on?
Q
What are the precautions for installation?
Q
How often should I check it?
A

Please conduct it regularly (about once every six months).

Q
How do I check the residential fire alarm?
Q
Do I need to replace the main unit if I replace the battery?
A

The old fire alarm can also be degraded. It is recommended that you replace the main unit every 10 years.

Q
I bought a new fire alarm, but I can't install it. Will you install it at the fire department?
A

The residential fire alarm must be installed on ceilings or high walls.
If installation is difficult due to reasons such as age or physical inconvenience, firefighters will support installation.
Please consult with the Fire Department Prevention Section. (Phone: 045-753-0119)

Q
Where can I buy fire alarm?
A

It can be purchased at home electronics retailers, home centers, disaster prevention equipment dealers, etc.

Achieved no fire!

Neighborhood Associations, Isogo Ward's Association of Sugita Districts (Chairman Yukio Suda) achieved a series of fires on September 2, 2024.‼

Sugita District No Fire Award
(From left) Mr. Suda, Mayor of Takahashi, Mr. Isoko Watanabe Fire Chief

 The Sugita Regional Union Neighborhood Associations was awarded the Director General (Chairman) Award at the Isogo Ward Citizen's Day Promotion Committee for Disaster Prevention.
 The award ceremony was held at the Isogo Ward Union Presidency Meeting held on November 18, 2024, and a letter of appreciation was presented by Mayor Isao Takahashi.
 Mr. Suda said, "This is a medal given by the local people. I want to continue without fire in the future. "

Let's carry out training on handling initial-stage fire-fighting techniques. equipment!

Documents to be submitted for the implementation of the fire drills

fire drills, etc. Implementation Plan (Word: 37KB)
・It can be used either when conducting training on your own at offices, etc., or when requesting the fire department to witness the training.
※If you wish to meet, we will start accepting applications 6 months in advance. Please contact Isogo fire department about two months in advance.
TEL: 045―753―0119

Request for borrowing goods for training (word: 107KB) (* Submission is not required when the fire department attends the training.)
・When requesting the fire department to borrow training tools

Training promotion image (frog)

Would you like to conduct training on initial-stage fire-fighting techniques. equipment owned by Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associations in case of emergency?
Let's carry out training about once a year, also serving as an inspection.
Isogo fire department will help you with the training.

※This is a document on how to use a standpipe initial-stage fire-fighting techniques. instrument.
 Please use it as a reference for training.

Fire and Emergency Situation in Yokohama City, Isogo Ward

Isogo Ward Fire Situation
Category / Year 2023 2022 Increase/decrease
Number of Fires 22

24

Decrease 2

Seed
None

building fire 15 15
Vehicle fire Reduction 3
Others Increase 1

Hara
Cause
None

Tobacco Increase 2

Loo

Electrical equipment Increase 2
Furnace 0 Increase 2
Wiring of electric lights, telephones, etc.
Others 16 Decrease 8
       
Burning floor area (square meter) 562 21 Increase 541
Dead (person)

injured (People) Increase 4

Fire situation in Yokohama City
Category / Year 2023 2022 Increase/decrease
Number of Fires 733 639 Increase 94
Burning floor area (square meter) 9,227 4,721 Increase 4,493
Dead (person) 15 14

Increase 1

injured (People) 117 88 Increase 29

Isogo Ward Emergency Situation
Category / Year 2023 2022 Increase/decrease
Number of emergency cases 11,869 11,184 Increase 685

Seed
None

Sudden illness 8,613 8,171 Increase 442
General injury 2,075 1,994 Increase 81
Traffic accident 372 361 Increase 11
Others 809 658 Decrease 151

Yokohama City Emergency Situation
Category / Year 2023 2022 Increase/decrease
Number of emergency services 254,636 244,086 Increase 10,550

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Fire Bureau Isogo fire department General Affairs and Prevention Division

Phone: 045-753-0119

Phone: 045-753-0119

Fax: 045-753-0119

E-Mail address [email protected]

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