Tempe Fire paramedic dies of brain cancer

TEMPE, Ariz. — A 20-year veteran with Tempe Fire Medical Rescue died Friday morning after an ongoing battle with Glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, according to the city’s fire department.

John Garza, whose last assignment was on Engine 273 at Station 3, died at the age of 52.

In Garza’s role as a paramedic, he reportedly helped thousands of people with medical emergencies, saving countless lives…

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