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The Minamisanriku Fire Department in Miyagi Prefecture hired a new firefighter last year. The reason he says he wants to play a role in protecting lives in Minamisanriku, where he was born and raised, is based on his own experience with the disaster and meeting his mentor. Takumi Kinoshita. 20 years old. An aspiring firefighter who just graduated from the prefectural fire academy last year. Mr. Kinoshita’s first assignment was with the fire department of Minamisanriku, his hometown. Takuhiro Kinoshita: “When I went to train or instruct the locals, I knew some of them, so when they said something like, “Kinoshita-kun, you became a firefighter,” I felt like I could do something for the local community. Mr. Kinoshita decided to become a firefighter after the Great East Japan Earthquake. At that time I was in the first grade of elementary school. Takuhiro Kinoshita: “My house was right on the seashore, but my house was washed away and my family was safe, but one of my classmates disappeared, and I entered high school and was not sure of my future path. When I thought about what I could do for the local community, I saw the opportunity to become a firefighter, so I decided to become a firefighter.” The Great East Japan Earthquake weighed heavily on my child’s mind. He says his biggest concern right now is the earthquake in the Noto Peninsula. Takuhiro Kinoshita: “There was an announcer who told me to just run away and remember what happened 13 years ago, but when I heard it, it was the truth, and when I heard the news, I just wanted everyone to help.” to protect the city from earthquakes. Mr. Kinoshita’s middle school teacher, Mr. Koji Sato, turned his vague dreams into concrete goals. He is the leader of the Boys’ Disaster Prevention Club, which Mr. Kinoshita belonged to during high school. The Boys’ Disaster Prevention Club is an event that teaches disaster prevention basics such as trash removal, hose fire drills, and cooking in evacuation centers. There are also national competitions where students, mostly from upper primary to secondary school, form teams by region or school and compete to see the results of their training. Mr. Kinoshita, who was a second year high school student at the time, played an active role as a core member under Mr. Sato’s leadership. It seems he has gained experience that will help him in the future. Mr. Koji Sato: “As a leader, he was the kind of student who was the first to speak his mind when asked about various things during the school year. He passed the exam (to become a firefighter). When I heard this, he passed the exam.” from my mother, I was as happy as if it were my own.” Takumi Kinoshita: “He was my math teacher. I was really bad at math and I don’t know why, but it seemed like even the teachers were bad at it because of math. Koji-sensei came, it was mathematics. .. I felt that way, but when it comes to preventing disasters, it’s a 180 degree turn. He was the most active person in various causes, so it would be presumptuous of me to say that I admired him, but he gave me the opportunity to want to become that kind of person, a person who could be passionate about preventing natural disasters. there was a teacher who helped me.” This is what Mr. Sato always delivers through the Boys’ Disaster Prevention Club. It’s about developing the ability to think for yourself: “What can I do in the event of a disaster?” Professor Koji Sato: “It is important to develop the mental and emotional aspects of how you will behave when a disaster occurs and how you will prepare for it. I believe that he is the most suitable or rather suitable person for the role. junior high school teacher.” Mr. Kinoshita realized his dream after studying with Mr. Sato. As a disaster survivor with a responsibility to protect lives, I think about what I can do. Takuhiro Kinoshita: “I think that since I experienced the earthquake, I can understand the pain of disaster victims, so I think I can engage in activities that not only save lives, but also support people. Only I can do this.” That’s why I think it would be great if we could do this kind of activity.” Professor Koji Sato: “As a respected member of society, a local resident and a resident of Minamisanriku City, I sincerely believe that I can take on this role. I’m counting on you!