TEMPE, AZ — The Tempe Fire Department is mourning one of their own who lost a battle with cancer.
Tempe officials announced the death of 39-year-old Fire Captain Scott Leatham who died from a rare cancer on Dec. 19.
A funeral service and procession took place on Jan. 3. at Mission Community Church.
Captain Leatham is survived by his wife Ashley and children, 15-year-old son Kaden and 12-year-old daughter Kali.
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.
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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.
