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Safety Exhibition 2018 General pre-registration starts April 9 (Mon.)

The Tokyo Fire Department, Tokyo Big Sight Inc., and Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2018 Executive Committee are pleased to announce the Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2018, scheduled to run for four days from May 31 (Thu.) to June 3 (Sun.) 2018 at Tokyo Big Sight (East Halls 5, 6 & 7, and the Outdoor Exhibition Area), showcasing a collection of cutting-edge firefighting and disaster prevention products and information. The Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2018 is Japan’s largest firefighting and disaster prevention exhibition. In addition to sharing information on disaster risk based on lessons learned from past disasters and improving disaster-preparedness awareness and the ability to act among citizens of Tokyo, we aim to encourage strengthened cooperation among citizens, corporations, and the government, as well as promoting related technologies and industries – along with showcasing a collection of the latest services and products related to firefighting and disaster prevention in and outside Japan. At the last exhibition, 267 companies from both inside Japan and around the world participated, and there were over 50,000 registered visitors. This marks the tenth time the exhibition has been held, and it is the largest in its history with nearly 300 participating companies, 1,635 booths (as of the end of March), and more visitors expected than last time.

The main exhibits in East Halls 5, 6, and 7 consist of four zones: “Fire Extinguishing, Emergency, Rescue, Evacuation and Guidance”, “Disaster Countermeasures”, “Information Systems and Communication Services”, and “Other Products and Services Related to Fire Safety and Accident Prevention”, and two special zones: “Disaster Prevention and Natural Disaster Reduction Countermeasures ICT” and “Disaster Storage“, divided into the business area and Tokyo Fire Department area which introduce the latest techniques and products for fire and disaster safety. Also, the Eastern Outdoor Exhibition Area features exhibits by various businesses that have large equipment on display, joint fire extinguishing practice sessions with the Tokyo Fire Department and Emergency Fire Response Team, and a corner where children can enjoy learning about disaster prevention. This exhibition is not just for those involved in firefighting and disaster prevention but also provides opportunities for the general public to learn a wide range of techniques to stay safe during disasters.

Previous exhibition (2013)

Media inquiries: Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2018 PR Office (Kyodo PR) Persons in charge: Suzuki (070-6462-5236), Yamamoto (090-4224-3951), Imamizu (070-6456-5236) TEL: 03-3571-5236 FAX: 03-3574-9364 MAIL: [email protected] For details, please refer to the following link.

Largest exhibition ever: Approximately 300 companies and groups, and 1,635 booths (As of the end of March)

This exhibition introduces a variety of the latest techniques and policies regarding firefighting and disaster prevention. Visitors include not only personnel involved in firefighting, disaster prevention (government disaster prevention departments, firefighters, NPOs, volunteer disaster prevention organizations, etc.) and personnel from main user companies but also many interested persons from the general public and students, and the exhibition provides them with a way to learn about a wide range of techniques to help stay safe during disasters. [Exhibit types] “Fire Extinguishing, Emergency, Rescue, Evacuation and Guidance”, “Disaster Countermeasures”, “Information Systems and Communication Services” “Other Products and Services Related to Fire Safety and Accident Prevention” Special exhibits: “Disaster Prevention and Natural Disaster Reduction Countermeasures ICT”, “Disaster Storage”

Seminars featuring real experiences of earthquakes, terrorism, ICT, and countermeasures

Seminars and speeches handle a variety of themes such as firefighting, disaster prevention, etc. Speeches by participating companies and groups cover an array of themes. *Details will be announced on the Tokyo Fire and Safety Exhibition 2018 official website as soon as they are available: Visit the website: http://www.fire-safety-tokyo.com/jp/index.html

Highlights such as fire extinguishing practice demos, and outdoor exhibits where children can have fun learning

In the outdoor exhibit space, a comprehensive, joint fire extinguishing demonstrations will be carried out between the Tokyo Fire Department and the U.S. Navy Japan District Headquarters Fire Department. Also, there are many other programs in which children can also have fun, including the Fire Fighting Training Van for casual training regardless of the small space, driving mini cars, wearing mini firemen’s clothing, riding a pump truck and ladder truck, experiencing smoke similar to that which occurs in an actual fire (but is not harmful to humans) and learning about the dangers of smoke in addition to points to remember during an evacuation from a fire. Special zones: “Disaster Prevention and Natural Disaster Reduction Countermeasures ICT” and “Disaster

Storage”

Products and equipment from popular fields are all collected for display in the special zone for firefighting and disaster prevention. The “Disaster Prevention and Natural Disaster Reduction Countermeasures ICT” zone focuses on disaster experience systems that utilize ICT (information and communications technology) such as VR (Virtual Reality), which is expected to help in disaster prevention and natural disaster reduction efforts. The “Disaster Storage” zone features information on evacuation center products and services such as emergency rations, which must be replaced now that seven years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Logos and PR photos showing the last exhibition are available. Please download them at the link below if necessary. https://kyodo-pr.box.com/v/fst2018

Media inquiries: Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2018 PR Office (Kyodo PR) Persons in charge: Suzuki (070-6462-5236), Yamamoto (090-4224-3951), Imamizu (070-6456-5236) TEL: 03-3571-5236 FAX: 03-3574-9364 MAIL: [email protected] Name: Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2018 (FIRE-SAFETY TOKYO) Period: May 31 (Thu.) - June 3 (Sun.) 2018 (4 days) Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (until 16:30 on the final day) Venue: Tokyo Big Sight East Hall 5, 6, 7 / Outdoor Exhibition Area Organizers: Tokyo Fire Department, Tokyo Big Sight Inc., Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2018 Executive Committee Special Cooperation: Japan Firefighters Association/Fire Chiefs’ Association of Japan/International Fire Chiefs’ Association of Asia (random order) Sponsors: Cabinet Office (Disaster Management) / Fire and Disaster Management Agency / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan / Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare / Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport / Japan Meteorological Agency / Japan Coast Guard / Ministry of Defense / Tokyo Metropolitan Government / The commercial Section of the U.S. Embassy / British Embassy Tokyo Trade & Investment Section (random order) Supporters: National Fire Equipment Society/Japan Fire Extinguisher Manufacturers Association/Japan Fire Extinguishing Systems Manufactures Association, General Incorporated Association/Japan Fire Pump Association/Japan Fire-fighting Equipments Manufactures' Association/Fire Equipment Association Nippon/Japan Fire Hose Manufacturers' Association/Japan Fire Equipment Sales Association/Japanese fire fighting sign industrial meeting/Japan Electric Lamp Manufacturers Association/Nippon Engine Generator Association/Japan Intercom Industry Association/Gas Alarm Industries Assosiation of Japan/Japan Fire Fighting Clothes, Equipment Association/Cable Firestop systems Association of Japan/Battery Association of Japan/Japan Weather Association/Japan Fire Equipment Inspection Institute/Japan External Trade Organization(JETRO)/ Japan Broadcasting Corporation/ Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association (random order) Scale: 43,000m2 1,635 booths Exhibitors: 296 companies (as of end of March) Visitors: Over 50,000 registered (planned) Entry fee: Free (registration required) Website: http://www.fire-safety-tokyo.com

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Media inquiries: Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2018 PR Office (Kyodo PR) Persons in charge: Suzuki (070-6462-5236), Yamamoto (090-4224-3951), Imamizu (070-6456-5236) TEL: 03-3571-5236 FAX: 03-3574-9364 MAIL: [email protected]