News and event information from Tsuzuki fire department

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●Emergency pose "Continuing"-chan completed
　In commemoration of Tsuzuki fire department's 30th anniversary, the Tsuzuki Ward   mascot character "Tsukiai" added an emergency pose wearing emergency clothes worn by the rescue squad during their activities. In the future, we will deliver safety and security to the inhabitants of the ward together with this character.

※We are also preparing for the release of "Continuing Ai", a fire pose wearing fire protection clothing.

"Beware of fire because there is a future we want to protect."

As for the cause of fire of all fires in the city in 2024, "arson (including suspicion)" was the largest.
The number one cause of fires in all fires was "arson (including suspicion)" 115 (same as the previous year), followed by "cigarettes" 110 (down 15 from the previous year) and "Konro" 84 (down 3 from the previous year) Increased in order.

※The number of cases in 2024 is subject to change due to preliminary figures.

Of all fires (678), 198 (29.2%) were "electric fires".
By cause of the fire, 76 electrical equipment used as a fire source from TVs and vacuum cleaners, and 29 wiring equipment used as a fire source from table taps.
There were 40 fires caused by lithium-ion storage batteries, of which 20 were house fires, which has been increasing in recent years.

To prevent electric fires

• Lithium-ion batteries should be equipped with a PSE mark that satisfies safety.
• Do not sleep with an electric stove or place flammable materials around it.
• Replace degraded table taps
• Clean outlets and plugs regularly

※The number of cases in 2024 is subject to change due to preliminary figures.

In late August 2019, heavy rain fell locally, mainly in northern Kyushu, and a large amount of oil spilled from offices in Saga Prefecture due to the effects of river flooding, causing an accident that stayed in the surrounding area .
In addition, heavy rains and strong winds such as heavy rains in July 2018 and typhoon No. 21 of the same year caused a large number of damages at dangerous goods facilities such as gas stations and dangerous goods warehouses, causing fires, oil spills, damage, etc. Has occurred.
In case of emergency, please prepare measures for natural disaster for dangerous goods facilities on a daily basis.

In case of "what if" that requires an ambulance, create an "information provision form for emergency services" that summarizes information on medical treatment and medication in advance.

[For general households]
Please keep it in an easy-to-understand place where rescue squads or visiting officials can immediately find it, and provide it at the time of emergency transport.

[For welfare facilities for the elderly]
Please keep the information together with a summary and a document of prolonging the life, and try to provide the emergency services as soon as possible, such as storing it for each resident. .

It is important for be prepared for disaster to know accurate information as soon as possible.
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