CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — Charlotte County Fire & EMS is mourning the loss of Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. “Jay” Sanders Jr., who died in the line of duty after a lengthy battle with occupational cancer.
Sanders passed away on June 18, 2026, according to Charlotte County Fire & EMS.
A veteran first responder, Sanders dedicated more than 35 years of service to protecting the residents and visitors of Charlotte County. Throughout his career, he served as a firefighter, paramedic, mentor and member of the department’s Honor Guard…