Typhoon No. 9 Causes Significant Damage Across Japan; Fire Departments Respond with Full Force Tokyo, Japan – August 4, 2025 – The Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) of Japan has released its second situational report detailing the extensive damage caused by Typhoon No. 9 and the ongoing efforts of fire departments and related organizations. … Read more
Fire and Disaster Management Agency Hosts Advanced Rescue Techniques Discussion Forum Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) of Japan is pleased to announce the convening of the “FY2025 Discussion Forum on the Advancement of Rescue Techniques,” held today, August 1, 2025. This significant gathering brings together leading … Read more
Notification Regarding the 28th National Fire Rescue Symposium: A Forward Look at Fire Safety Innovation The Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) has officially announced the upcoming 28th National Fire Rescue Symposium, a significant event designed to foster advancements and collaboration in fire rescue services across Japan. The notification, issued as “Shobo San Dai 123 … Read more
Urgent Report Details Tsunami Impact and Firefighter Response Following Kamchatka Peninsula Earthquake Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2025 – The Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) of Japan has released its tenth situational report concerning the aftermath of a significant earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula. The report, published today, August 1, 2025, at 00:28 JST, … Read more
New Guidance Issued by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency on Hazardous Materials Regulation Operations The Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) has recently published significant guidance concerning the operational procedures for hazardous materials regulation. The document, titled “Fire and Disaster Management Agency, Fire Safety Division, Hazardous Materials Division Notification No. 181: Regarding the Sending … Read more
Enhancements to Sprinkler Head Technology: Fire and Disaster Management Agency Issues New Operational Guidelines Tokyo, Japan – July 30, 2025 – The Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) today announced the release of “Shobo-yo No. 331: Operational Guidelines Concerning the Ministerial Ordinance for Establishing Technical Standards for Closed-Type Sprinkler Heads and Partial Amendments to the … Read more
Important Update to Technical Standards for Self-Generating, Storage Battery, and Fuel Cell Equipment Announced by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency Tokyo, Japan – July 30, 2025 – The Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) today announced a significant amendment to its technical standards concerning self-generating equipment, storage battery equipment, and fuel cell equipment. This … Read more
New Standards for Closed-Type Sprinkler Heads Set to Enhance Fire Safety Tokyo, Japan – July 30, 2025 – The Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) of Japan today announced the promulgation of new ministerial ordinances and amendments to existing regulations concerning fire safety standards. Among the key updates is the establishment of technical standards for … Read more
Important Guidance Issued by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency to Promote Nankai Trough Earthquake Preparedness Tokyo, Japan – July 31, 2025 – The Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) of Japan has today issued a significant notification, titled “FUSEIBOU-BOU-DAI No. 1130 and SHOUBOU-SAI No. 119: Regarding the Delivery of Examples for the Nankai Trough … Read more
Kyoto City Fire Department Recognizes Citizen for Prompt and Accurate First Aid Kyoto City, Japan – The Kyoto City Fire Department has announced the presentation of a Fire Chief’s Commendation to a citizen for their swift and precise administration of first aid. The announcement, published on July 28, 2025, at 06:00 JST, highlights the crucial … Read more