West Covina Explorer Firefighter cadet team mans a fire hose in the fire hose readiness competition at the annual cadet firefighter “muster” at the Firefighters BBQ. Valley News/Tony Ault photo
The Murrieta 78th Annual Firefighters BBQ brought a large number of city residents, more than 100 vendors and a Bruno Mars Tribute Stage Show to Town Square Park Saturday, April 12 in support of Murrieta Fire & Rescue.The event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. is Murrieta residents' way of showing appreciation to its own dedicated public safety personnel serving at the MFR. It included a firefighter prepared smoked barbecued tri-tip or hot dog lunch for $15 and $9 respectively with the meal served by city council members and the city staff and volunteers. The proceeds help maintain the city’s fire and rescue teams.The annual Fire Explorers “Muster” Competition was also held with a number of visiting firefighter cadets from other regional cities. Firefighter cadets tested and compet
