This mornings workout was a little different. I had pre-blasted we would be taking a tour of the History of the FD and learning about my story.

FNG: Nope

Workout: Moseyed to Milkove Shopping Center for a warmup. Merkins, side-straddle-hops and we learned it used to be a Piggly Wiggly and it burned down in 1987. Moseyed to First National Bank where stopped for the Pledge of Allegiance. “The Flag does not stand for skin color, race or religion. It stands for Freedom!!” We moseyed to Hardees Parking Lot and did some exercises. The PAX learned that the Hardees was the first fast food chain restaurant in Fuquay-Varina. Moseyed to the corner of Main & Academy Street. Here we showed off our gluts by doing Monkey Humpers and learned that in 1941 My grandpa opened up a Antique Furniture store called Hoke Powell Interiors. Later on, he sold appliances and TV’s. Off to TR Ashworth’s where the PAX learned that downtown Fuquay had burned 3 times, 1916 being the 1^st time and the 2^nd was at Proctor-Barbour Tractor Repair shop in 1946. In 1977 the entire block burned causing $500,000.00 in damage. Off to S. Fuquay Avenue where we stopped at DMV. This was the first Fire Department as well as Cultivate coffee shop across the street from DMV. It started out with 1 fire truck house under a tin awning for cover and then grew to a 2 truck fleet. The Fuquay Springs Fire Department official formed in 1925.

We then moseyed t 301 S. Fuquay Avenue where it is now Station #1 (Headquarters). The PAX performed many different exercises here and we even entered the apparatus bay to see our 1945 Mack fully restored this past January. They learned we run 2 Engines, 1 Ladder and a Rescue Company, Brush Truck for EMS calls out of this house. We have 2 other stations and Building Station 4 as we speak.

We left Station #1 and passed the F3 boys that meet for bible study. Stopped at Ashworth’s clothing to learn if you have expensive taste this is where you need to shop. (I can’t afford a tie in their) We headed back to the parking lot at the trot and ended the tour. The PAX found out how I became a fireman, and we were finished.

Mary: No Time

T-Claps: FRAM he is a BEAST wearing a pack with over 30 lbs all week at every workout!!

Announcements: Picnic Saturday

Prayers: Buford and his procedure, the force who was visiting from Metro co-worker who passed away.

I shared from Sunday “Who’s Beautification Process are you working for?

The World or the Kingdom of God!

You got to know where you are supposed to be!!

F3 has been amazing for me! Thanks for hearing my story. Honor to Lead!!!