Murrieta Fire & Rescue Celebrates 25 Years Of Service

The department was approved as a first responder in 2001, changing the community.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Murrieta Fire & Rescue Department and the Murrieta Museum celebrated the 25th anniversary of the department's accreditation as a First Responder Advanced Life Support service on Thursday. The department expressed gratitude for the acknowledgement and highlighted its growth from a small team to a robust department of 63 highly-trained paramedics who serve the community 24/7.

Why it matters

The accreditation of the Murrieta Fire & Rescue as a first responder service in 2001 was a significant milestone that improved emergency medical response and public safety in the community. The department's growth over the past 25 years reflects its commitment to providing dedicated paramedic services to the residents of Murrieta.

The details

In 2001, the Riverside County Receiving Hospitals approved Murrieta Fire & Rescue as a First Responder Advanced Life Support service, a change that transformed the community's emergency response capabilities. Over the past 25 years, the department has grown from a small team to a robust force of 63 highly-trained paramedics who are ready to respond to the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • On March 5, 2001, the Murrieta Fire & Rescue was approved as a first responder.
  • On March 5, 2026, the Murrieta Fire & Rescue celebrated the 25th anniversary of its accreditation as a First Responder Advanced Life Support service.

The players

Murrieta Fire & Rescue Department

The fire department that serves the city of Murrieta, California and was accredited as a First Responder Advanced Life Support service in 2001.

Murrieta Museum

The local museum that helped the Murrieta Fire & Rescue Department commemorate the 25th anniversary of its accreditation as a first responder.

Pat Jennings

The Battalion Chief of the Murrieta Fire & Rescue Department who received the acknowledgement letter from the Riverside County Receiving Hospitals in 2001.

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The takeaway

The Murrieta Fire & Rescue Department's 25 years of service as a first responder organization has been a significant asset to the community, improving emergency medical response and public safety. The department's growth and commitment to providing dedicated paramedic services demonstrates its ongoing dedication to the health and safety of Murrieta residents.