"They are going to look tight as they walk down King Street."
All 156 Wilmington firefighters will be decked out in double-breasted coats with the Wilmington Fire Department logo embroidered on the arm as they celebrate their centennial in style Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Mike Hare, chair of the WFD 100th anniversary committee, helped suit up Amanda Carey, a graduate of the 41st recruit class of the Wilmington Fire Department, thanks to a $12,000 donation from JPMorgan Chase announced Tuesday.
The donation enabled the department to buy 60 coats for relatively new firefighters, who otherwise, would not have had them.
"We knew that we needed Class A jackets to complete our uniforms," said Wilmington Fire Chief John Looney. "On Saturday, when we march down King Street with those full uniforms on, showing our pride, we will, by far, set the tone for the remainder of that day in that parade."