Line of Duty Deaths Database

Mike Foster
Name
Mike Foster
Local
L0731, Reno
Gender
Male
Age
District
09
Occupation
Fire Fighter/Paramedic
Type of Duty
Unknown
Fatal Injury Cause
Other - Cause of FFI Not Classified Above
Nature of Fatal Injury
Cancer - Colon
Date of Death
5/16/2023
Year Placed On Wall
2024
Multiple Line of Duty Incident
No information available
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Website Comments
It is with deepest regret and sorrow that we report the line-of-duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Foster, IAFF 9th District Local 731, Reno, Nevada. Brother Foster passed away on May 16, 2023, after succumbing to occupational cancer.

A Memorial Ceremony is scheduled for Sat., June 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Sparks Parks and Recreations, 98 Richards Way, Sparks, NV 89434

Expressions of sympathy and condolences for the local or the family can be sent to IAFF Local 731, 9590 S McCarran Blvd., Reno NV 89523
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Biographical Comments
It is with a heavy heart and deepest sympathies that I write to you this morning. I regret to inform you that Retired Firefighter Paramedic Mike Foster passed away this morning, May 16 at 0453 hours at Renown Regional Medical Center following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Mike was hired as a firefighter December 3, 2001 by Fire Chief Lee Leighton. He retired on June 9, 2021, having served as a valued member of the Sparks Fire Department for almost 20 years. Mike was always very friendly and loved to socialize and tell a good story. Mike contributed in many ways to the department over the years. He was our map coordinator and was very involved in EMS skills and training.
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