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fire station, fire department
A facility where firefighters and firefighting equipment are stationed, responsible for responding to fires and other emergencies.
消防署に火事を通報した。
I reported the fire to the fire station.
近くの消防署から消防車が到着した。
A fire truck arrived from the nearby fire station.
子供たちが消防署を見学した。
The children visited the fire station.
COMPOSITION: 消防 (firefighting) + 署 (station, office). Literally "firefighting station."
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
In Japan, the emergency number for fire and ambulance is 119 (not 911).
- 火事: 119
- 救急: 119
- 警察: 110
RELATED TERMS:
- 消防士/消防隊員 (firefighter)
- 消防車 (fire truck/engine)
- 救急車 (ambulance)
- 消火器 (fire extinguisher)
- 消火栓 (fire hydrant)
- 消防団 (volunteer fire corps)
PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDINGS (~署):
- 警察署 (police station)
- 消防署 (fire station)
- 税務署 (tax office)
CULTURAL NOTE:
Japanese fire stations often provide free safety inspections for homes and businesses, and host community events where children can see fire trucks and learn about fire safety (防災訓練).
Related Words
Related:
警察署 (police station)