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Spokane Valley Fire mourns loss of firefighter

Valley fire fighters and paramedics Wayne McLaughlin and Steve Hatcher are ready for medical calls or ready to fight a fire in this Spokesman-Review file photo from 1995.  (File photo)
The Spokane Valley Fire Department is mourning the loss of firefighter and paramedic Capt. Steve Hatcher, who died today. Department spokeswoman Melanie Rose said late Wednesday that Hatcher died after having a medical issue while off duty. Further details will be released Thursday, Rose said. Hatcher had been with the department for more than 20 years.