郡山地方広域消防組合, Fire union in Koriyama, Japan.
The Koriyama Regional Wide Area Fire Union is a fire service organization covering four municipalities across Fukushima Prefecture, including Koriyama City, Tamura City, Miharu Town, and Ono Town. The organization operates multiple fire stations throughout the service area to respond to emergencies across its jurisdiction.
The organization was established to coordinate emergency response across multiple municipalities and strengthen firefighting capabilities in Fukushima Prefecture. This regional coordination model improved emergency service efficiency throughout the service area.
The fire union maintains 421 personnel, including 10 female firefighters, reflecting Japan's evolving workplace demographics in emergency services.
The main headquarters is located in Domae-machi in Koriyama City and serves as the administrative center for the region. Visitors can access information about the organization and its emergency services during regular operating hours.
The organization conducts recruitment examinations every September, accepting candidates born between April 1997 and April 2007, regardless of educational background.
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