吉川松伏消防組合, Fire union headquarters in Yoshikawa, Japan.
The Yoshikawa-Matsubushi Fire Union is an emergency response organization in Saitama Prefecture that operates multiple stations and vehicles to serve the local area. It maintains a fleet equipped for medical emergencies, fire suppression, and rescue operations across the communities it covers.
The organization was founded in 1971 and expanded its emergency response capabilities over the following decades with specialized equipment. This growth reflects the development of emergency services in the region as new technologies became available.
The organization maintains three female firefighters among its 156 personnel, demonstrating steps toward gender diversity in Japanese emergency services.
The main facility is located at an accessible address in Yoshikawa and welcomes visitors with questions about emergency services. The organization provides comprehensive coverage for residents and visitors throughout its service area.
In 2023, the department responded to 23 fire incidents, 5,184 emergency medical calls, and 74 rescue operations across their service territory.
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