disaster preparedness specialist; disaster relief expert
A certified professional who has passed the 防災士 exam, recognized in Japan for expertise in disaster prevention, mitigation, and community preparedness.
He obtained his disaster preparedness specialist certification and now leads community disaster drills.
防災士として、地震対策の講演会を開いた。
As a disaster preparedness specialist, I held a lecture on earthquake countermeasures.
危機管理士 is a broader risk management certification, whereas 防災士 focuses on natural disaster preparedness and response.
Compound of 防災 (disaster prevention) and 士 (certified professional). The term became widely recognized after the establishment of the 防災士 certification system in Japan.