Refers to measures, activities, or the concept of preventing fires. Often used in official contexts, safety campaigns, and compound terms.
For fire prevention, please inspect fire extinguishers regularly.
The autumn fire prevention campaign starts next week.
防火 is a broader term for fire protection and fireproofing, often used in building standards and materials. 火災予防 specifically focuses on preventing fire outbreaks through awareness and safety practices.
Compound of 火災 (fire, conflagration) and 予防 (prevention). The term is a straightforward Sino-Japanese compound used in modern safety and administrative contexts.