fire department (in Japan, composed of on call civilian firefighters)
地元の消防団は火災発生時に初動対応にあたる。
The local fire brigade handles the first response when a fire breaks out.
消防団への加入を地域の人々に呼びかけた。
Residents were urged to join the fire brigade.
消防団員は普段は別の仕事を持つ地域ボランティアだ。
Fire brigade members are community volunteers who normally hold other jobs.