On Saturday, April 11th, we conducted a self-defense fire brigade training session and a traffic safety lecture at Tachibana Dormitory.
This initiative was undertaken with the aim of raising disaster prevention and safety awareness among dormitory residents, which are necessary for them to live a safe and secure student life.
The disaster preparedness drill simulated a fire starting in the second-floor kitchen, and participants practiced a series of actions necessary in the event of a disaster, including reporting the incident, initial firefighting, evacuation, and rescue and first aid. The dormitory residents participated in the drill as members of the self-defense fire brigade, being mindful of their respective roles, and learned the importance of remaining calm and acting responsibly in the event of an emergency.
Furthermore, under the assumption that injuries had occurred, we conducted rescue training using stretchers, deepening our understanding of procedures and coordination for prioritizing human life.
Following the training, a fire extinguisher handling drill was conducted. Participants used water-based fire extinguishers and experienced the basic operation methods and precautions for initial fire suppression. This provided an opportunity to realize the importance of initial response in the event of a fire and to reaffirm the importance of maintaining disaster prevention awareness at all times. In addition, explanations were given about fires caused by mobile batteries, which have been increasing in recent years, raising awareness of common dangers.
Furthermore, the traffic safety lecture explained the importance of checking bicycle safety before riding and the bicycle traffic violation notification system (the so-called "blue ticket") that was introduced in April 2026. It was an opportunity for each dormitory resident to reaffirm that bicycles are also "vehicles" and to re-examine their daily actions.
Aise Kameyama (1st year student in Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering Engineering / Nagasaki Technical High School), a dormitory resident who participated in the self-defense fire brigade training, said, "In this evacuation drill, I was in charge of the 'emergency medical team' that transports injured people on stretchers. I realized that it is important to know the locations of stretchers and fire extinguishers on a regular basis so that we can act without panicking when a disaster actually occurs."
Dormitory supervisor Kenka Munemura (Faculty of Science and Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering sophomore/Hagi Shoko High School), who also participated in the traffic safety course, commented, "I was able to reaffirm the importance of traffic rules and bicycle maintenance, and it was a good opportunity to fully understand the system introduced on April 1 and be mindful of safety checks when using a bicycle.
Our university will continue to prioritize creating a safe living environment for dormitory residents and will continue to engage in practical disaster prevention and safety education.
[Student Department]
