LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A local fire department is celebrating a big birthday and a century of history.
The St. Matthews Fire Department, founded in 1919, is celebrating 100 years of service. Past and present members of the department, including members of St. Matthews EMS and the former Lyndon Fire Department, came together on October 12 for a Centennial Celebration Reunion. The celebration was hosted at the St. Matthews Fire Department.
At the celebration, thirty teams competed for the title of Metro Louisville Firefighter Champion Cooker at the 5th Annual Rib Cook-Off. Attendees enjoyed plenty of ribs, brisket, bologna, and delicious side dishes.
All proceeds from the event went to benefit the WHAS Crusade for Children.
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