Article 15-(2). The establishment of, area to be covered by, or organization of, each "Shobodan" (fire prevention corps) shall be fixed by the mayor of a city or the headman of a town or village in compliance with the local requirements.
In a city, town or village with its Fire Defence Headquarters, the Shobodan shall act under the control of the Chief of Fire Department or the chief of the fire station and When ordered by the chief of Fire Department or the chief of the fire station, it may carry out activities even outside of its area.
The fixed number, appointment and dismissal, compensation, duties, and other matters concerning the members of a Shobodan shall be determined by the by-law of a cily, town or village and the matters concerning their training, ceremony and uniform shall be determined by municipal regulations in line with the model regulations made by the National Fire Defence Board.