SOMERSET, Pa. \u2013 Somerset Regional Volunteer Fire Department members marched together, dressed in formal uniforms, leading the 133rd Annual Convention of the Western Pennsylvania Firemen\u2019s Association parade along W. Main Street in Somerset Saturday.<\/p>\n
More firefighters, bands and community organizations followed behind them.<\/p>\n
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Dave Sutor is a reporter for The Tribune-Democrat. He can be reached at\u00a0(814)\u00a0532-5056. Follow him on Twitter\u00a0@Dave_Sutor<\/a>.<\/p>\n