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Spokane Fire Department firefighter dies following battle with cancer

The fire department said Josh Rhoads died this past Thursday and was surrounded by his family.
Credit: City of Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Fire Department announced that one of its firefighters died after battling cancer for five and a half years.

The fire department said Josh Rhoads died this past Thursday and was surrounded by his family.

Rhoads joined the fire department in March 2017, working for stations 1 and 7.

"Known for his exceptional skills and dedication, Josh was a beloved colleague and friend who will be profoundly missed," the fire department said in a press release on Tuesday. "His selfless willingness to help, no matter the task, had a lasting impact on everyone who worked alongside him. Whether on an emergency call or during day-to-day station duties, his team knew they could count on him. He embodied the spirit of teamwork that defines the fire service."

The fire department also described Rhoads as a "devoted family man."

"His face would light up to his colleagues whenever he talked about his wife and two children, who survive him at home," the news release said.

A GoFundMe account has been set up for Rhoads' family during this time. Click here to view the GoFundMe.

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