Mike Meeks is a trainee for the Rochester Fire District who has undergone six weeks previous training from the academy.  At a training event he says "It takes a while to learn, thats why we have multiple people working on our training rig." South Avenue Parking Garage in Rochester, New York on October 4, 2017. 

Brian White, Rochester, New York.

Brain White is a trainee member for the Rochester Fire District. He underwent six months previous training "the academy is very tedious and book oriented because of mandated state certification. They [the working members] have the experience, but we have the papers." October 4, 2017 Rochester, New York. 

The rope training entails a man being lowered to the ground with a rescue bed from a rig they build on location. They carry a victim back up in the rescue bed and work on their team skills in the process. Rochester New York October 4, 2017. 

Andy Goole sweeps up broken glass and plastic from a car accident that occurred on Saturday October 14, 2017 in Chili New York. Andy Goole has been working for the Gates Fire District for 8 months after working as a mechanical engineer at Bowing. 

Captain Ron Poness Jr. trains Andy Goole and Matt Alton in hose work on the fire truck at the Gates Fire District in Rochester New York on Saturday October 14, 2017. "We are a family, I fucking love these guys." 

Andy Goole finishes his training in hose works on the truck at the Gates Fire District in Rochester New York on Saturday October 14, 2017. "To me, its not about job satisfaction, I love what I'm doing now more than i had before" in regards to once working at Bowing after graduating from Rochester Institute of Technology with a mechanical engineering degree. 

CrossFit combines cardio on rowing machines as a rest between heavy weight lighting and arm drills at FlowerCity CrossFit in Rochester, New York on November 7, 2017. 

Adrian Lugo has been training in CrossFit for 7 years "but it feels like one" he says after an intense workout "if you ask before I workout, I might say differently, but it always kicks your ass." FlowerCity CrossFit in Rochester New York November 7, 2017.

CrossFit Park Ave. Rochester, New York November 7, 2017

Adrian Lugo has been training in CrossFit for 7 years "but it feels like one" he says after an intense workout "if you ask before I workout, I might say differently, but it always kicks your ass." FlowerCity CrossFit in Rochester New York November 7, 2017.

Olivia Higgins trains CrossFit with her twin sister, "these two will always move together at the same pace, their body type and their abilities are identical" says their trainer Laura Rice at FlowerCity CrossFit in Rochester New York on November 7, 2017.

Sarah Mcintosh has been training for two years "it only feels like a couple of months." She has been ranked number one worldwide and will be competing in the 2018 CrossFit Games. Rochester, New York November 7, 2017.

FlowerCity CrossFit Rochester, New York November 15, 2017.

Box jumps at CrossFit Park Ave. Rochester, New York November 15, 2017. 

John Barschow likes to start his mornings with a mimosa in his home in Minisink New York November 29, 2016.

John's desk in his home in Minisink, New York November 29, 2016.

"A little poison always helps me" John Barschow prepares for his day ahead of work with a shot of whiskey on November 29, 2016. 

Smoke break

"my art is different, its a reflection of me. I use this to clear my head and create a new life pretty much."

In his basement, John reflects on his life in music and the formation of his band with his siblings: Johnny and the Bee Hive.

Before heading to work as a bar tender, John tears up and reflects on his parents: how he is a "momma's boy" because his father was always strict with him and close minded to John's ideas and ethics. John has not told his father about being bi-sexual because he is afraid of how he would react. 

John Barschow, 24, hugs his mother before heading to his shift at the bar.

"My lucky dice, gotta add some spice to each day." On his way to work in Middletown, New York. 

"I love my job, I can drink more and I feel more free here" John says in regards to recently quitting his old job that he was working for about 7 years.

John loves "the party life" as he partakes in drugs, but recognizes that he "can't bounce back the same anymore." His friends and family have a growing concern for his health and safety November 29, 2016. 

In her senior year of college, Katherine Poness looks at the photo album her bridesmaids had given her on the day of her wedding February 24, 2017. She has lived in Rochester, New York her whole life and after graduation she intends on working in the U.S. Army along side of her husband, Dennis DeVries.

Katherine Poness prepares to marry her fiancé, Dennis DeVries on February 24, 2017 with her matron of honor, Emily Thompson. The couple started dating their sophmore year of college at Clarkson University, they both maintained their studies in engineering in addition to their involvement with the ROTC program.

On May 14, 2017 the couple graduated from Clarkson University; Dennis, with a degree in mechanical engineering and Katherine with a degree in aeronautical engineering. Both hold a position in the U.S. Army and are to be stationed in Alaska together in the spring of 2018.