Fremont firefighter dies of 'cardiac event' while off-duty, officials say
Firefighter Anthony Ganzler died on March 17, 2025, the Fremont Fire Department confirmed.
FREMONT, Calif. - A Fremont Fire Department firefighter died while off-duty this week in Elk Grove, fire department officials say.
What we know:
In a social media post, fire officials said Firefighter Anthony Ganzler died on Monday of a "cardiac event."
The Fire Department's Chief, Zoraida Diaz, was notified of the firefighter's death on Monday morning.
"We extend our deepest condolences to Anthony’s family, friends and loved ones throughout our own ranks and beyond," the department's post read.
Ganzler has been with the department since 2019. One of his achievements was his membership with the Fremont Lateral Academy Class, part of the Department's training and EMS division.
The department said they would provide more details as they become available.
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