VIDEO: Members of Peoria Fire and Medical along with friends and family paid their respects Tuesday to a fallen firefighter who was instrumental in the formation of Peoria’s Fire Department. Capt. Dave Stutzman died after battling occupational cancer, according to Peoria Fire and Medical. His service gave long-time coworkers and members of the community a chance to say goodbye. Stutzman joined the fire department in 1980 as only the second full-time member. Stutzman played a key role in helping Peoria Fire and Medical join the International Association of Firefighters. Those who worked with him describe him as a great man.