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Colorado Firefighting Paramedic Who Became Sick With Cancer Because Of His Job Dies

(CBS4) - A South Metro firefighter paramedic has died. The department says Anthony Palato passed away Wednesday morning.

Anthony Palato
Anthony Palato (credit: South Metro Fire)

Family and coworkers call him Tony. He became sick with cancer because of his work as a firefighting paramedic.

Cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters because they are often exposed to hazardous substances on the job.

South Metro says Palato's sacrifice is considered a line-of-duty death. They say he will be remembered as a kind, caring and compassionate person with a true servant's heart.

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