INI
Fire Station Types - INI
In Japanese fire organizations, fire stations are established under fire headquarters and further classified into three tiers: headquarters (honsho), branch stations (bunsho), and sub-stations (shucchoujo). Each differs in scale, deployed vehicles, personnel allocation, and functions, with optimal fire service deployment based on population density and disaster risk in the jurisdiction. Headquarters are the largest with full capabilities, branch stations are medium-sized, and sub-stations are the smallest facilities.
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[item.fire-headquarters]
code=01
slug=fire-headquarters
name=Fire Headquarters
description=The administrative body overseeing municipal fire affairs.
function=administrative
level=1
[item.main-fire-station]
code=02
slug=main-fire-station
name=Main Fire Station
description=The largest fire station facility with full capabilities.
function=comprehensive
level=2
[item.branch-fire-station]
code=03
slug=branch-fire-station
name=Branch Fire Station
description=A medium-sized fire station smaller than the main station.
function=response
level=3
[item.sub-fire-station]
code=04
slug=sub-fire-station
name=Sub-station / Outpost
description=The smallest fire facility with limited functions.
function=standby
level=4
[item.fire-brigade]
code=05
slug=fire-brigade
name=Fire Brigade
description=A volunteer fire organization composed of local residents.
function=volunteer
level=5