Dave Stutzman joined the fire department in 1980 as only the second full-time member.
Author: Chris Latella
Updated: 6:50 PM MST July 13, 2021
PEORIA, Ariz. — Members of Peoria Fire and Medical along with friends and family paid their respects Tuesday to a fallen firefighter who was instrumental in the formation of Peoria’s Fire Department.
Capt. Dave Stutzman died after battling occupational cancer, according to Peoria Fire and Medical. His service gave long-time coworkers and members of the community a chance to say goodbye.
Stutzman joined the fire department in 1980 as only the second full-time member.
Stutzman played a key role in helping Peoria Fire and Medical join the International Association of Firefighters.