TEMPE, AZ — The Tempe Fire Department is mourning one of their own after losing a battle with cancer.
Tempe officials announced the death of 39-year-old Fire Captain Scott Leatham who died from a rare cancer Thursday night.
WATCH: Tempe officials discuss Leatham's life and service
Captain Leatham is survived by his wife Ashley and children 15-year-old son Kaden and 12-year-old daughter Kali.
Officials say full honors will be extended through his service which has not yet been announced.
Leatham was hired by the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department in February 2013 and was promoted to captain paramedic in February 2022. He was a technical rescue technician, SWAT medic, and a member of the dive team.
Interim Fire Chief Darrell Duty said, “In his time with us, Scott exemplified the kind of service we strive for. He wanted a way to serve his community that was meaningful to him and I think he found that in firefighting. He was a dedicated public servant, a community leader and he really enjoyed making Tempe a better, safer place for everyone. We thank him and his family for his service.”
“On behalf of the entire City of Tempe, I want to extend my sincere condolences to the Leatham family. Firefighters give their all to our community every day. They put their lives on the line. Capt. Leatham’s death is a loss for all of us,” said Mayor Corey Woods.
