NEVER FORGET!!
NEVER FORGET!!
So far but so very close!!
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The big day may have come and gone, but keep in touch as we’re always up to something new and exciting.
In remembrance of September 11, 2001 City of Fresno Firefighters have been performing a "343" Burpee Challenge on top of the "Rock" training tower at Fire Station #3. Every year that passes the closer we get to not remembering that HORRIFIC day!! We cannot forget!! We cannot forget the loss, the suffering and the fear that was instilled in the hearts and lives in our amazing country and its people.
This year will mark the 22nd year of completing over 6,754 burpees for each participant!! Thats alot of calories!! SOOOO We decided that we should share this amazing and grueling experience with more of our brothers and sisters in Fire, EMS, and Law enforcement along with their families and friends. There is nothing better than getting together sweating, moving and bad mouthing the person who put this event together all in remembrance of those who are gone, and in support of those who are STILL HERE!! Moving through the pain and knowing that you can survive a mere 343 burpees is nothing in comparison to losing a loved one in such a traumatic way!!!
This year huge changes are being made to the venue. Though its a fantastic change, it was difficult to make the move due to the significance of the training tower. The Chukchansi park in downtown Fresno has graciously donated their beautiful field and everything that comes with it (clean bathrooms for all ;))….. IYKYK.
START hitting the pushups and squats now… No excuses.