BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Captain William “C.J.” Sanders, 54, of the Baton Rouge Fire Department died after a battle with cancer on Sunday, Nov. 5.
The type of cancer Sanders developed is believed to have been caused by his work as a firefighter, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Sanders served with the Baton Rouge Fire Department for 25 years. The department said he was an active member of IAFF Local 557.
Funeral arrangements for Sanders have yet to be set.
Please keep Captain Sanders’ family and the department in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn his passing and celebrate his life. Captain Sanders’ memory will live on in our hearts forever. Rest in peace, Brother Sanders; we have the watch from here.
Baton Rouge Fire Department
The St. George Fire Department released the following statement about the passing of Sanders.
We stand with our brothers and sisters at the Baton Rouge Fire Department as they mourn the loss of Captain Sanders. We offer our condolences and sympathies to his friends, family, and all that knew him during this time. We are grateful to him for his service and dedication to the people of Baton Rouge!
St. George Fire Department
