Salvation Army bell-ringing competition raises more than $22,000

Valerie Wells
Dec 23, 2024
Dec 23, 2024
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Father and sons firefighters — Brad, Les and Brian Lockwood work the Salvation Army red kettle outside the North Prospect Avenue Walmart in Decatur on Saturday. They were volunteering as part of the annual "Guns and Hoses" event.
Valerie Wells

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DECATUR — Decatur firefighters claimed the traveling trophy for this year's Gurneys, Guns & Hoses competition.

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PHOTOS: Guns N' Hoses

Firefighters and law enforcement officers were out in force Friday at both Decatur Walmarts, staffing the Salvation Army's kettles in their annual Guns N' Hoses contest to see who can raise the most money.