UPDATED INFORMATION LINK: CA-LODD: Firefighter Jim Saunders, Sac Metro FD funeral details
Metro Fire will continue to update the website, www.sacmetrofire.ca.gov, with details about the services. In lieu of flowers and gifts donations can be made to the Firefighters Burn Institute at hotu ffburn.org
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A Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Firefighter who was hospitalized on October 3rd after going into a cardiac arrest while operating at a golf course structural fire, has died in the Line of Duty this morning.
It is with deepest regret that Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522 and Sacramento Metro Fire Department announce the death of firefighter Jim Saunders of Engine Company 101.
The 20 year member went into cardiac arrest while battling a blaze at the Haggin Oaks Golf Course on October 3rd. The firefighter was transported to Mercy San Juan Hospital for treatment where he succumbed.
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District website: Link
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