Rescue Readiness on Display as Firefighters Demonstrate Skills

May 16, 2025 | News On Japan

FUKUOKA - Firefighters selected from Kasuga, Onojo, and Nakagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture demonstrated their rescue techniques on May 16th ahead of an upcoming skills competition designed to test emergency response capabilities.

In the training session held in Kasuga City, 29 firefighters worked in teams of four to overcome a series of physically demanding challenges. These included scaling a three-meter wall and crossing ropes strung between buildings, with each team racing against the clock while showcasing the precision and speed required in real-life rescues.

The participants were chosen to represent their local stations in the annual Fire and Rescue Skills Competition. The Kasuga-Onojo-Nakagawa Fire Department has made it to the national finals for three consecutive years through last year, underlining the strength of their training programs.

The Fukuoka Prefecture tournament will be held on May 23rd, followed by the Kyushu regional competition in July and the national finals in Hyogo Prefecture in August.

Source: FBS

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