Listen for the skirl of bagpipes, the brassy wail of trombones and the screams of fire truck sirens Saturday morning in downtown Wilmington. What organizers are saying will be one of the largest parades in the city's history steps off at 10 a.m. honoring the 100th anniversary of the Wilmington Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 10/20/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Delaware Online - Metered Site

A lawsuit on behalf of firefighters involved in the deadly Farmington explosion has been settled two years after the incident, according to an attorney. Six firefighters and the estate of Captain Michael Bell settled with C.N. Brown Company of South Paris and Techno Metal Post Maine of Manchester. No other details about the settlement were shared publicly.
- PUB DATE: 10/20/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: News Center Maine

The New Orleans fire department says it received a nice gift from the city: one thousand rapid COVID tests days before the city’s vaccine mandate went into effect. “It’s advantageous in that sense we can test when you get off work and then be ready by the following tour,” said Aaron Mischler. Firefighters work on 24- and 48-hour shifts, so union leader Aaron Mischler says the once-a-week testing requirements work well for their firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 10/20/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WVUE-DT FOX 8 New Orleans

Seattle firefighters who lost their jobs over the COVID vaccine mandate dropped off their boots, said a prayer with their families, and cooked breakfast for the homeless in Occidental Park on Tuesday. On Monday, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan had indicated that the Seattle Fire Department reported 91% of its employees vaccinated against COVID-19, and 6% were allowed a religious or medical exemption.
- PUB DATE: 10/20/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO Radio

An explosive device found behind a Silverdale nail salon and tractor supply has been dismantled. The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office said it, along with the FBI, ATF and Washington State Patrol worked together to take out the device. Officials say it was found behind the Tractor Supply Company and Happy Nails and Spa in the 2200 block of Bucklin Hill Road around 10 p.
- PUB DATE: 10/20/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle