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Hometown:
Tokyo, Japan
I Live: (City, State)
Douglasville, GA
Years in Fire/EMS:
5
Relationship Status:
Widowed
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Douglas County Fire Department, GA
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years With This Department/Agency
3 years
2nd Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role at Second Department:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Other Past or Current Departments:
Douglas County Fire Department, GA (since 2005)
Peachtree City Fire Department (Volunteer in the past)
My Training:
FF2, EMT-I, CPR Instructor
About Me:
I am from Japan originally, and came to US in Sep 2000. I have been working for Douglas County Fire Department for 3 years. I love my job, I love my crew... I just love what I am doing now!
I also cordinate study-trips to Japanese Firefighters/EMTs who wish to learn about Fire Rescue and EMS in US. Anyone who would like to visit FDs in Japan, let me know I will connect you to them.
Day Job:
Day Trader.....(I wish..lol)
Personal Site/Profile:
http://asia.geocities.com/the_way_to_emt/
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
My crew and other collegues!! Serving for people, meeting people, healing people with my smile.

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The meaning of the success

To laugh often and much


To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children.


To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends.


To appreciate beauty.


To find the best in others.


To leave the world a little better, whether by a healthy

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Posted on January 6, 2008 at 5:34pm —

Mari York

wish to have a better year

Ok, this is my first time writing a blog here... I would like to write this just to keep my journal for the end of the special year, 2007.

2007 was the most devastating year to me in my life. When I joined this website, I was married, but about two months later, I became widowed suddenly. Since then I have been struggling with my life, it has been a little over three months, but I feel like I lef myself as well at the time when he went home, and I still have not figured out who I
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Posted on December 31, 2007 at 11:00pm — 6 Comments

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At 11:27pm on March 16, 2009, Michael said…
Hi little sister!
At 3:59pm on January 7, 2009, johannes jacobus Barnard said…
Hi Mari why so shy? Just want to say hello. be safe JJ south africa I would like it if you can connect me to any Japanese firefighter
At 7:14pm on November 26, 2008, GHOSTMAN said…
Thanks for joining, great to have you as a friend! What's your favourite thing about the job? If you wanna trade patches & t-shirts let me know, I'm a collector. Send me your details & I'll send you mine. Keep intouch &
keep it real! Shake & bake baby! This is where we bash heads, i mean helmets:"Going in alive coming out the same way!" Respect! 24/7 G
At 11:01am on October 24, 2008, fireman1049 said…
Good afternoon from Ohio.. nice to meet you, my name is John.. hope you have a great day..
At 10:58am on October 5, 2008, jack lambert said…
welcome to ffn from new brunswick canada
At 12:28pm on September 24, 2008, Chan Rivera said…
hello welcome to ffn from NY
At 3:38pm on September 11, 2008, Michael said…
Today we mourn the loss of many; 9/11/2001. May we never forget! I will say a prayer for you today as well....God Bless
At 1:23am on September 7, 2008, Spicyeyz said…
Hi Mari! You look like you're doing soo much better! GOD IS GOOD! Hang in there kid! love the song . Shear'on
At 10:29am on September 5, 2008, Michael said…
And you do have family and friends in the USA. The Fire Department family is huge, and we take care of our own. Stay strong little sister we are here for you!
At 10:20am on September 5, 2008, Michael said…
So sorry for the loss of your husband. Its good your FD family is by your side. May God bless you! Michael, Baltimore City FD.
 
 

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