The Brief
- A veteran Bay Area fighter has died from a “job related cancer.”
- Battalion Chief Monique Vandenberg was 58 years old.
- She made history in her fire department and was being remembered for her commitment and dedication and honored as a trailblazer.
CAMPBELL, Calif. – A veteran Bay Area firefighter who made history in her fire department is being remembered for her leadership and dedication to her job and to her community.
What we know:
Plans are underway for a memorial service this week to honor 58-year-old Santa Clara County Battalion Chief Monique Vandenberg. The mother of two died on April 30, from “job related cancer,” according to the California Fire Foundation.…