Murrieta Fire and Rescue Firefighter-Paramedic Dean Hale, passed away on November 22, 2019 after a long battle with job-related cancer. Dean served 6 years as President of Murrieta Firefighters Association Local 3540 before retiring from the post earlier this year. Dean continued to fight on behalf of his members even as he continued his own fight. Dean is survived by his loving wife and children, who were by his side throughout the process. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for December 7, 2019 at 10:30 am at The Bridge Church in Murrieta, CA.