Battle of the Badges: Monrovia Fire & Police Face Off on the Basketball Court

While courts are usually frequented by policeofficers, Monrovia firefighters will head to the court on Saturday, Nov. 2 at6 p.m. It will, however, be a basketball court where they will face offagainst Monrovia police officers in the annual Battle of the Badges at theMonrovia High School gym. Tickets are only $5 with youngsters under 12going in free. Proceeds from the event will go to the City of Hope. Therewill even be a food truck on site starting at 5:30 p.m.

Fire Chief Brad Dover says his team is preparing hard after last year’s defeat. “We had a lot of young personnel who were still in their probationary period and not eligible to play last year. We hope to do better this year.

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