Fostering spirit of friendly competition...

City fire marshal Brian Reed reaches to snag the ball as Thomas Fahl speeds to second base as the law enforcement team took the lead during the second inning.

Photo by Brian S. Orban

The spirit of friendly competition returned to the baseball field at Optimist Park on Friday as emergency responders gathered during an event aimed at helping support fundraising efforts.

Members of the Mountain Home Fire Department led the field as they challenged city and county law enforcement officers during the Guns & Hoses Tournament.

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