The Spokesman-Review
UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 4, 2018, 7:52 a.m. The state is investigating the Spokane Fire Department after contaminants reportedly were found in firefighters' air tanks. The discovery, which occurred in mid-November after firefighters noticed a foul smell coming from air canisters during a breathing test, prompted fire department leaders to shut down all three of the department's air compressors.