Safety & Health

Phoenix, Peoria, AZ, Firefighters Turn Out to Support Fallen Colleague's Son

Oct. 4, 2024

Veteran Phoenix Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Cauthron died recently after suffering a medical emergency while off-duty.

So many people showed up for Peoria High's junior varsity football game, they didn't all fit in the stands.

The majority of the fans -- firefighters from Phoenix, Peoria and other departments -- were there to suppot the son of Phoenix Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Cauthron who died recently after suffering a medical emergency while off-duty.

The 18-year veteran of the department was part of Arizona Task Force 1, according to 12News.

Dave Cauthron struggled to find the words to describe the outpouring of support for his son's family. "Grateful...overwhelming"

He added that a stadium seat with his son's name was placed in the stands so Broden, his grandson, will be able to see it.

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Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.