Delaware Volunteer Firefighters' Association

This weekend marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. While many fire up their grills and set off fireworks this weekend to mark the occasion, many others have been hosting or attending events across the state throughout May and June.Delaware Public Media reporters attended several of these events to give you a flavor for these events - and find out what this anniversary means to different people and groups.

Updated background check requirements, line of duty death benefit increases and providing a Delaware flag for first responder’s next of kin were all among the bills signed.

This week is “Home Fire Sprinkler” Week in Delaware. And with the coronavirus pandemic keeping people home-bound the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters’…