NathanBudding Friendship
So after having the conversation about Douglas’ past career, they workers felt a sentimental connection to the couple. The men and the two of them started to build much stronger friendship thereafter. So the firefighters felt much more comfortable and soon noticed that Douglas’ house was in desperate need for renovation. They were aware that the couple was not going to be able to fix this themselves.
A Decision To Help
The couple was living in a house that was falling apart bit by bit. Their housing condition was certainly not in the best condition that it could be in. However, since the 82-year-old was confined to his wheelchair, the DeKalb County workers felt it was their duty to do the work for Maxine and Douglas. The old couple could barely take care of one another so housekeeping was not a priority.
Chipping In 
Since all the men were busy working and doing whatever needed to be done in and around the city, they had to make time for the old couple in their busy schedule. So, for every time the did not have to report for duty, the firefighters would make their way to Douglas and Maxine’s house. There, they would then look for anything that demanded a little fixing up.
Getting To Work
The fire fighters did not waste any time to help Maxine and Douglas. They just wanted to help improve their living condition as much as they could. So what exactly did they do? The workers went ahead and built a new deck just outside the property of the couple. They made sure to build a wheelchair ramp for the former DeKalb County man. This was just the beginning…
Quite Worried
“We were worried about [Maxine] falling,” Captain Jones explained, on his interview back in the month of July in 2014 speaking on the couple’s old decking and ramp. “It was at a pretty steep angle,” he added. Keeping this on their mind, the men initiated the work and so began the work of revamping the house that Maxine and Douglas lived in. But this was no laughing matter, it was tough work.
A Tough Job
“They had me screwing deck boards down and hauling lumber,” firefighter McBrayer revealed to interviewers after they had completed the job and even added, “I think we spent about ten hours that day [working on the house].” However, even after they finished up with all of their work, there was still some other thing that the fire fighters wanted to do for Douglas and Maxine.