 Higashihiroshima City Fire Department (Higashihiroshima City Fire Station, Head Station) |
Data: Fire stations in Higashihiroshima City |
| Let’s find out what firefighters do to protect us from scary fire. |  |
| Data: Effort to protect people from fire |
 (Fire engines ready to be dispatched) |
 (Tools are organized for easy use) |
 (Easy-to-wear firefighting clothes and shoes) |
 (Nap room to sleep preparing to be dispatched at night) |
 Firefighting uniform |
| It protects the body from the fire’s heat. |
| Fire engines, ambulances, and many other things are there to protect us from fires and accidents. Firefighters must work very hard. |  |
 | 【 Comment from a firefighter 】 |
| We usually work a 24-hour shift, from one morning to the next morning.During ordinary times, we inspect fire engines, go through firefighting drills, and do office work. We also hold study sessions and give lectures for companies and people working in the shopping district to minimize the damage caused by fire. When we receive an call, we immediately go into action even if we are eating.During the night, we take turns staying awake to prepare to go into action. We wear these work clothes even when we sleep. | |
Data: Different kinds of fire engines
 Pumper Dispatched in case of fire and other disasters. It pumps up water from fire hydrants to put out fires. |
 Pumper with water tank It carries 1,500 liters of water, ready to be used for firefighting. |
 Ladder truck It is equipped with a 35-m ladder and dispatched in case of fire and rescue in tall buildings. |
 Rescue vehicle It is used to rescue people who are locked inside cars or failed to escape. |