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The California Firefighters Memorial added 82 names over the weekend of firefighters who fell in the line of duty. Among them were 8 from San Diego.

The Andy Valenta Melanoma Foundation will raise awareness about the high rate of cancer among firefighters

Andy Valenta left behind a wife and two young daughters. VISTA (KUSI) – Flags at Vista city facilities were flown at half-staff today in honor of a 33-year-old local firefighter/paramedic who lost his cancer battle on Sunday. Andy Valenta, who had been with the Vista Fire Department since 2009, left behind a wife and two young daughters, according to a statement from the city of Vista. “All of us are saddened by the death of Firefighter Valenta,” said Vista Fire Chief Ned Vander Pol. “W...

Updated 2 hours ago NBC Universal, Inc. The Vista Fire Department and loved ones are mourning the loss of one of their own – a beloved firefighter who died after a battle with cancer. Andy Valenta was diagnosed with stage four melanoma, a type of skin cancer, in January, the Vista Firefighters Association said in a statement on Sunday. A GoFundMe page set up to support his family stated that the illness had “spread into many organs” and left Valenta in the ICU. Download our NBC 7 mobile a...

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – A Firefighter with 12 years of service with the Vista Fire Department, was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma on January 8th, 2021. Stage 4 cancer has spread to his brain, lungs, and bones. Andy is a boisterous member of the Vista Fire Family, touching the lives of all around him through his infectious smile, positivity, and compassion. Now the support and love he has provided to so many over the years are needed by his own family as they deal with this challenging chapter ...

VISTA (KUSI) – No strangers to emergency calls, Andy Valenta’s fellow firemen put out an online call for help once they heard Valenta was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, an aggressive form of cancer that has rendered the 33-year-old fireman unable to work. Valenta has a wife, Caylie, and two daughters, Lily, 4, and Grace, 2. Thus far, the GoFundMe has been a lifeline for the Valentas, reaching more than $100,000. The donations have been a huge blessing upon their family during a devast...

Fire family rallies around 4-year-old birthday girl, family of Vista firefighter stricken with cancer Fire family rallies around 4-year-old birthday girl, family of Vista firefighter stricken with cancer and last updated 2021-01-13 21:29:21-05 TEMECULA, Calif. (KGTV) - Firefighters from all across San Diego County came together Wednesday to celebrate the birthday of a 4-year-old girl, after her father -- a Vista firefighter -- was recently diagnosed with cancer. Outside a home in Temecula Wedne...