It is with heavy hearts that Spokane County Fire District 4
announces the death of Lt. Jay Hughes. Jay died Wednesday 1/6/2021 after
succumbing to complications following a cardiac arrest that occurred while on
duty at his regular job with Kalispell Tribal Police. He was 64 years old.
Jay worked for Spokane County Sheriff’s Department for 39
years, retiring several years ago at the rank of Lieutenant. After retiring
from the Sheriff’s Department, Jay then continued his law enforcement career working
for Kalispell Tribal Police. Additionally, he has served SCFD4 for nearly 18
years, currently as a Lieutenant with Battalion 4, and member of the D4SIU as a
Fire Investigator. Jay was currently serving as the
Chairman for Washington State Board of Volunteer Firefighters. Jay’s
service to his community and the leadership he has demonstrated throughout his
career will be sorely missed. He has left quite a legacy.
We ask that everyone keep his wife Diane and their children
in your prayers.