[Simulating Nankai Trough Earthquake] Nagoya Isen Students Conduct Joint Disaster Drill with Nagoya City Fire Bureau
Nagoya Isen held a joint disaster drill with the Nagoya City Fire Bureau on March 16, 2026. Nursing and paramedic students practiced first aid and collaboration with rescue teams in a realistic scenario.
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The medical, welfare, and rehabilitation vocational school 'Nagoya Isen' conducted a joint disaster drill simulating the Nankai Trough earthquake in collaboration with the Nagoya City Fire Bureau at its comprehensive campus, Spiral Towers, on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Students aiming to become paramedics and nurses collaborate with fire brigades handling initial response during a disaster.
Under the scenario that a Nankai Trough earthquake had occurred resulting in numerous casualties, students aspiring to be paramedics and nurses participated in the drill. They engaged in emergency relief activities using the knowledge and skills cultivated through their daily studies. Afterwards, they provided first aid to the injured and handed them over to the fire brigade.
In the evacuation and rescue operations, large-scale and practical training simulating actual disasters was conducted, such as fire helicopter rescues from the roof of Spiral Towers (170m above ground) by the Fire Aviation Corps, rope descent rescues from the 7th floor by the Headquarters Mobile Unit Special Fire Rescue Team, and rescue operations using ladder trucks by the Nakamura Fire Station fire brigade. This strengthened the system to respond immediately in the event of a disaster.
Hospital personnel also observed the training on the day. The awareness of disasters was raised throughout the entire community.
■ Comments from the parties involved
Representative from Nakamura Fire Station, Nagoya City Fire Bureau
'In a large-scale disaster, cooperation with local medical and educational institutions becomes crucial. During this drill, the students calmly engaged in observation, treatment, and information sharing. Their movements were very close to what happens in the field. I look forward to their future success.'
Director of Nursing, JCHO Chukyo Hospital
'I was surprised that there is an environment where students can learn so practically not only the necessary knowledge and skills as medical professionals, but also the judgment and cooperation skills required during a disaster. In particular, their attitude of acting as a single team across different professions and positions is extremely important in the medical field, making this a highly memorable drill.'
Student aiming to become a paramedic
'From observing to transporting patients, I learned that in the field, every single decision directly connects to the next action. Seeing the firefighters' communication and routing up close, I felt anew the importance of how rescue teams prioritize and coordinate with medical staff. It is basic, but the volume of the rescue team's voices is different. I felt that louder voices make communication easier. I want to connect the insights gained from this drill to my daily classes and practical training.'
Student aiming to become a nurse
'I realized that during a disaster, with limited personnel and supplies, it is necessary to quickly assess the condition of the person in front of you and act. The knowledge learned by students in the paramedic department and the nursing department differs, but by incorporating each other's knowledge, dividing roles within the team, and sharing information, I felt we could perform higher-level rescues. In the future, as a nurse, I want to deepen my learning so I can support people in disaster areas and medical settings.'
This cooperation was realized precisely because Nagoya Isen promotes practical education. Through the training, students raised their disaster awareness and gained experience in realistic disaster situations to be active on the front lines in the future.
■ 100 PROMISE: 100 Promises to turn you into a medical professional from zero.
Nagoya Isen has 100 promises to turn you from zero into a medical professional.
Directly connected to Nagoya Station is your campus.
Guarantees for passing national qualifications, employment, and salary.
For everyone aiming to be a medical professional,
there are over 100 systems and supports to nurture you from zero to expert.
The 100 promises are proof of our confidence in our education, promising even your future beyond your qualifications.
Turning everyone into a medical professional.
With 100 promises that no other school can imitate, we will fulfill each person's medical dream.
https://www.iko.ac.jp/cp/100promise
■ Nagoya Isen
A 3-minute walk from Nagoya Station. Nagoya Isen is a comprehensive co-medical school covering 7 fields comprehensively: clinical emergency, nursing, rehabilitation, dentistry, oriental medicine sports, medical information, and welfare, allowing students to study adjacent areas in a complex manner. In an environment with diverse departments, we cultivate experts capable of handling team medicine. Since opening, we have achieved a 100% employment rate for job seekers for 18 consecutive years*. Our three major guarantee systems—the 'National Qualification Pass Guarantee', 'Complete Employment Guarantee', and 'Salary Guarantee'—are proof of our confidence.
*Results since the 2008 academic year.
Open campuses are held every month. Tours and consultations are held every day (excluding Sundays and holidays).
https://www.iko.ac.jp/nagoya
Students aiming to become paramedics and nurses collaborate with fire brigades handling initial response during a disaster.
Under the scenario that a Nankai Trough earthquake had occurred resulting in numerous casualties, students aspiring to be paramedics and nurses participated in the drill. They engaged in emergency relief activities using the knowledge and skills cultivated through their daily studies. Afterwards, they provided first aid to the injured and handed them over to the fire brigade.
In the evacuation and rescue operations, large-scale and practical training simulating actual disasters was conducted, such as fire helicopter rescues from the roof of Spiral Towers (170m above ground) by the Fire Aviation Corps, rope descent rescues from the 7th floor by the Headquarters Mobile Unit Special Fire Rescue Team, and rescue operations using ladder trucks by the Nakamura Fire Station fire brigade. This strengthened the system to respond immediately in the event of a disaster.
Hospital personnel also observed the training on the day. The awareness of disasters was raised throughout the entire community.
■ Comments from the parties involved
Representative from Nakamura Fire Station, Nagoya City Fire Bureau
'In a large-scale disaster, cooperation with local medical and educational institutions becomes crucial. During this drill, the students calmly engaged in observation, treatment, and information sharing. Their movements were very close to what happens in the field. I look forward to their future success.'
Director of Nursing, JCHO Chukyo Hospital
'I was surprised that there is an environment where students can learn so practically not only the necessary knowledge and skills as medical professionals, but also the judgment and cooperation skills required during a disaster. In particular, their attitude of acting as a single team across different professions and positions is extremely important in the medical field, making this a highly memorable drill.'
Student aiming to become a paramedic
'From observing to transporting patients, I learned that in the field, every single decision directly connects to the next action. Seeing the firefighters' communication and routing up close, I felt anew the importance of how rescue teams prioritize and coordinate with medical staff. It is basic, but the volume of the rescue team's voices is different. I felt that louder voices make communication easier. I want to connect the insights gained from this drill to my daily classes and practical training.'
Student aiming to become a nurse
'I realized that during a disaster, with limited personnel and supplies, it is necessary to quickly assess the condition of the person in front of you and act. The knowledge learned by students in the paramedic department and the nursing department differs, but by incorporating each other's knowledge, dividing roles within the team, and sharing information, I felt we could perform higher-level rescues. In the future, as a nurse, I want to deepen my learning so I can support people in disaster areas and medical settings.'
This cooperation was realized precisely because Nagoya Isen promotes practical education. Through the training, students raised their disaster awareness and gained experience in realistic disaster situations to be active on the front lines in the future.
■ 100 PROMISE: 100 Promises to turn you into a medical professional from zero.
Nagoya Isen has 100 promises to turn you from zero into a medical professional.
Directly connected to Nagoya Station is your campus.
Guarantees for passing national qualifications, employment, and salary.
For everyone aiming to be a medical professional,
there are over 100 systems and supports to nurture you from zero to expert.
The 100 promises are proof of our confidence in our education, promising even your future beyond your qualifications.
Turning everyone into a medical professional.
With 100 promises that no other school can imitate, we will fulfill each person's medical dream.
https://www.iko.ac.jp/cp/100promise
■ Nagoya Isen
A 3-minute walk from Nagoya Station. Nagoya Isen is a comprehensive co-medical school covering 7 fields comprehensively: clinical emergency, nursing, rehabilitation, dentistry, oriental medicine sports, medical information, and welfare, allowing students to study adjacent areas in a complex manner. In an environment with diverse departments, we cultivate experts capable of handling team medicine. Since opening, we have achieved a 100% employment rate for job seekers for 18 consecutive years*. Our three major guarantee systems—the 'National Qualification Pass Guarantee', 'Complete Employment Guarantee', and 'Salary Guarantee'—are proof of our confidence.
*Results since the 2008 academic year.
Open campuses are held every month. Tours and consultations are held every day (excluding Sundays and holidays).
https://www.iko.ac.jp/nagoya