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Occupational cancer takes life of Gilbert fire captain

Capt. David Tavares died after a long fight against occupational cancer, Gilbert Fire & Resue Department officials announced Friday.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Captain David Tavares, who died following a long and brave fight against occupational cancer,” a department social media post stated.

Firefighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service, according to the  International Association of Firefighters.

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