Fire departments and science centers conduct community outreach and training

In Yantai, China, the High-tech Zone Fire Rescue Detachment has been hosting open station activities to enhance fire safety awareness among students. These sessions include VR escape simulations, fire extinguishing drills, and demonstrations of firefighting equipment to help youth develop emergency response skills.

Additionally, the Yantai Science and Technology Museum organized a “Science Popularization Caravan” event on Changdao Island. Volunteers brought interactive scientific exhibits to local schools to provide high-quality science resources to over 1,400 students in remote island areas.

In Shimane Prefecture, Japan, fire departments from the Hamada and Masuda districts conducted joint training exercises. Twenty-six personnel participated in drills simulating large-scale fires, practicing water discharge and rescue operations to improve coordination across different fire headquarters.