Honoring Capt. Paul Sanders by supporting Erin, Wes, & Evan

Link to Obituary:

Paul Michael Sanders Obituary

I'll start with a quote I've heard Paul say: "Grief is love with nowhere to go." As we mourn the sudden loss of Captain-Paramedic Paul Sanders of the Flagstaff Fire Dept., we come together as a community to support the family he left behind.

The funds collected here will go to support Erin, Wes, and Evan in the coming days as they navigate this grief journey. Let's band together as a community and support the family of a man who has personally helped so many of us and would do anything for anyone at any time. It's our time to help him and support those he loved so dearly.

Thank you all!

UPDATED Service Time:

"The Flagstaff Fire Department and Local 1505 invite the public to join us as we honor and remember Captain Paul Sanders, a beloved member of our fire family who dedicated his life to service.

Monday, September 29, 2025

4:00 – 6:00 PM

Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park

This will be an outdoor gathering (weather dependent). Please feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Bottled water will be provided; no other food or drink will be served. Casual attire is welcome.

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating Captain Sanders’ life, legacy, and the lasting impact he made on all who knew him."

Article from the AZ Daily Sun:

The Flagstaff Fire Department announced on Saturday, Aug. 23, that 13-year department veteran Paul Sanders died at his home.

“Our department family is in mourning as we grieve the loss of not only an exceptional firefighter, but a respected leader, mentor and friend,” a statement from the department read.

Sanders was a captain and paramedic, and the department’s statement emphasized his dedication to the fire service.

“For 13 years with FFD, he was known for his commitment to excellence and the compassion and humor he brought to the job every single day,” the department wrote. “His impact on our department and on those who had the privilege of working alongside him cannot be measured.”