Assuming that a large-scale earthquake occurred and a fire broke out in the residential area around Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site in Kyoto City, a drill was conducted to pump up water from the outer moat and spray it.
The training was conducted in order to practically learn the procedures for extinguishing fires during the season when there are many fires. Near the outer moat of Nijo Castle in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, there are about 30 firefighters from the Kyoto City Fire Department and local firefighting teams. people gathered.
According to the fire department, old wooden houses such as townhouses are densely built around Nijo Castle, and the risk of fire is particularly high in the event of a large-scale earthquake. At times, the water from the moat of Nijo Castle is to be used for initial fire extinguishing.
During the drill, firefighters prepared a small, portable pump for water discharge and received advice from firefighters on how to work safely so as not to accidentally fall into the moat.
When the hose was safely connected, the firefighters sprayed water while keeping their head up against the water pressure, and confirmed the procedure for changing the handle of the hose.
Hironori Sugishita, deputy leader of the Chukyo fire brigade, said, "I'm glad that we were able to cooperate with the fire department through practical training. We want to unite as a community to prepare for fires in the event of a major earthquake in the Nankai Trough." rice field.