Translation guide
The organization responsible for firefighting, rescue, and emergency services. In Japan, this is typically the 消防署 (shōbōsho) or the broader 消防 (shōbō) system.
Referring to the physical location or the organization as a whole.
The standard term for a fire station or fire department. Use this when talking about the local fire department or its building.
The fire department is near the station.
Please call the fire department.
Refers to firefighting or the fire service in general. Often used in compounds like 消防車 (fire engine) or 消防士 (firefighter). Can also mean the fire department as an organization.
The fire department arrived quickly.
Referring to the firefighters themselves.
How to call the fire department in an emergency.
Dial 119 for fire or ambulance in Japan. This is the equivalent of calling the fire department.
In case of fire, please call 119 (the fire department).
In Japan, 119 is used for both fire and ambulance services. When you call, you will be asked whether you need fire or ambulance (火事ですか？救急ですか？).
The firefighters bravely fought the fire.
The fire department personnel carried out rescue operations.