College of the Sequoias fire cadet who died after medical emergency on campus identified

HANFORD, Calif. (KFSN) -- The family of a local fire cadet who died during training last week has identified him as 20-year-old Eric Arzate.

Arzate suffered a medical emergency at the College of the Sequoias Fire Academy campus in Hanford.

Fellow cadets immediately stepped in to help him until on-site paramedic staff started providing medical care.

He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died the following day.

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The cause of the medical emergency is being investigated.

Azarte's family says his dream was to become a firefighter.

He shared a deep love of music with his father, who suddenly passed away three years ago. Both were musicians.

If you'd like to contribute to Azarte's GoFundMe, click here.