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Posted: Jul 27, 2017

Wilton (CT) Fire Department Honors 10-Year-Old Boy Fighting Cancer

The Wilton Fire Department welcomed the youngest officer of the Ithaca Police Department as an honorary deputy chief on Monday. Colin Toland, 10, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 2, received a shoulder patch, a certificate from the fire department, and a front-seat ride in the engine truck.
The 10-year-old was sworn into the Ithaca Police Department in September, though doctors said he only had several months to live when the brain tumor returned in 2015.

After hearing his story, Wilton Fire Chief Ronald Kanterman said he immediately agreed to set up an event to honor him and his family while they were in town.

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Posted: Jul 27, 2017

Red Wing (MN) Training Tower and Fire Station Plans Advance

With high call volume in the northwest region of Red Wing, but not enough resources in the area, Red Wing Fire Chief Shannon Draper proposed a second fire station to be built for the community to council members.
"We're required to train hundreds of hours and also for ISO, which determines the homeowner's insurance base," Draper said. "We're losing a lot of points in that system because we don't have an area to train."

Currently, the Red Wing Fire Department conducts one live burn a year, costing $8,000. For additional training, Draper said, firefighters are sent to Rochester.

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Posted: Jul 27, 2017

Giant Flying Fire Apparatus Set to Fight California Flames

Federal officials have given a giant airtanker approval to fight wildfires in the U.S., but a lack of contracts currently limits the aircraft to California and one county in Colorado.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Interagency Airtanker Board issued the 17-month interim approval on Tuesday for the aircraft capable of carrying 19,200 gallons of liquid.

During the interim approval, Global SuperTanker "must take steps to ensure its 747 aircraft delivers fire retardant in a manner that is effective and efficient and aids firefighting efforts on the ground." the Forest Service said in a statement Wednesday to The Associated Press.

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Posted: Jul 27, 2017

Woman escapes mobile home fire near Deer Park in Spokane

A woman was able to escape a mobile home that caught on fire early Thursday morning in a remote area near Deer Park. About 25 firefighters from Spokane County Fire District 4 and other agencies were called to the home at 26028 N. Spotted Road at about 6 a.m., where they found it fully engulfed in flames, said Megan Hill, spokeswoman for Fire District 4.
- PUB DATE: 7/27/2017 9:33:50 AM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review
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Posted: Jul 27, 2017

Coxreels® Features DEF Hose Reels

Coxreels features a complete line of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) hose reels built on the industry proven, all-steel construction SH and T Series of reels. These reels are equipped with a stainless steel external full-flow swivel and chemical resistant Viton seals to provide a safe, reliable DEF dispensing solution available with a factory installed, high-quality Goodyear DEF hose. The swivel is easy to access for simple seal maintenance and fast DEF dispenser hose installation.

Coxreels provides professional reeling systems in heavy-duty single pedestal (SH Series) or supreme-duty dual pedestal (T Series) configurations that handle DEF hoses up to 75 feet of ¾ inch hose I.D. Both versatile designs are outfitted with Super Hub dual axle support systems to increase stability and reduce vibration during operation, making these reels the perfect DEF handling solutions for either stationary or rugged mobile applications.

The DEF models are available in standard spring retraction and EZ-Coil controlled retraction systems that promote greater operator and workplace safety by retracting up to 80-percent slower than conventional reels. This DEF reel line has all the durable high quality components and superior finishes found in every Coxreels product.

For more information, visit www.coxreels.com.

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