Introduction

• Mission of the Fire and Disaster Management Agency(FDMA)

Mission 1 Prepare

• Preparedness for large-scale disasters, such as the Nankai Trough Earthquake and the Tokyo Inland Earthquake

Mission2 Save lives

• Save lives that can be saved

Mission3 Prevent

• Prevent fires and industrial disasters recently becoming diversified

Mission4 Enhance

• Enhance disaster management in communities with Volunteer Fire Corps playing the central role

Mission5 Protect

• Protect people from terrorism and armed attacks

Mission6 Develop

• Develop human resources and employ new technologies

Organizations and Facilities

• Fire and Disaster Management Agency: Organization and jurisdiction

Inspection System for Fire Protection Machinery and Tools

【 Outline of the Legal System 】

• Fire Services Law, Regulations, and Fire Prevention Administration Fire Services Law

The full text of Japanese Fire Service Law in English, please refer to the web site of the "International fire service information center".

Fire Service Law :
 https://www.kaigai-shobo.jp/files/fireserviceinjapan/Fire_Service_Act_eng.pdf

Cabinet Order for Enforcement of The Fire Service Law：
 https://www.kaigai-shobo.jp/files/fireserviceinjapan/Cabinet_Order_for_Enforcement.pdf



• Inspection System




【 Outline of the Machine or Tool, etc. subject to Inspection and Self-labeling 】

• Machine or tool, etc. subject to Inspection

Fire extinguishers, Fire extinguishing agents for extinguishers, Foam concentrates, Detectors or manual call points, Input/output devices, Control panels, Home disaster prevention alarm, Automatic closed sprinkler heads, Water flow detecting devices, Deluge valves, Metallic escape ladders, Descending lifelines

• Machine or tool, etc. subject to self-labelling

Power driven fire pumps, Fire hoses, Fire suction hoses, Insertion or screw type couplings, Aerosol type disposable fire extinguishers, Electric leak fire alarm devices

• Japanese Fire Standards
• Overview of Fire Equipment in Japan(English)
• Overview of Fire Equipment in Japan(Japanese)

Reports on facilities with dangerous materials

• The approach to safety measures concerning lithium ion batteries in dangerous facilities
• Safety inspection cycle of outdoor storage tank facilities

• Guide for Ambulance Services