In 1658, after the Great Fire of Meireki in which most part of Edo was burned down, Edonakajobinoban (jobikeshi [fire department under the direct control of the Edo bakufu]) was established.
江戸の大半を焼失する明暦の大火後の1658年（万治元年）に江戸中定火之番（定火消）が設置された。