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Fire Station Types - TOML

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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code = "01"
slug = "fire-headquarters"
name = "Fire Headquarters"
description = "The administrative body overseeing municipal fire affairs."
function = "administrative"
level = 1

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code = "02"
slug = "main-fire-station"
name = "Main Fire Station"
description = "The largest fire station facility with full capabilities."
function = "comprehensive"
level = 2

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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

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code = "04"
slug = "sub-fire-station"
name = "Sub-station / Outpost"
description = "The smallest fire facility with limited functions."
function = "standby"
level = 4

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code = "05"
slug = "fire-brigade"
name = "Fire Brigade"
description = "A volunteer fire organization composed of local residents."
function = "volunteer"
level = 5