Tokyo Fire Department
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| Formation | March 7, 1948 |
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| Type | Fire Department |
| Legal status | Municipal Fire Service |
| Headquarters | 1-3-5 Ōtemachi |
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Fire Chief
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Jun Takahashi |
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Budget
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¥243,982,000,000 (2011) |
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Staff
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18,080 |
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Volunteers
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26,490 |
| Website | www |
The Tokyo Fire Department (東京消防庁 Tokyo Shōbōchō?, TFD) is a fire department headquartered in Ōtemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The TFD was formed on March 7, 1948, and is responsible for protecting the Tokyo Metropolis Area. The Fire Department is the largest urban fire department in the world. Covering the 23 Wards of Tokyo and parts of Western Tokyo, it provides assistance in case of fires, biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards, as well as earthquakes and flooding. First response for medical services and all types of rescues are also provided. The department handles varied challenges from urban settings to mountain forests. The department is part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Fire prevention
Emergency medical services
Disaster operations
Earthquake preparedness
Overall of stations in Tokyo Metropolis Area
Fire districts and fire stations
Pumpers = 488
7 classes
Rescue Trucks = 27
6 classes
Ambulances = 231
2 classes
Chemical trucks = 48
4 classes
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