An explosion rocked a Cheney-area home Saturday while firefighters were inside battling a blaze that would end up gutting the house. Spokane County Fire District 3 crews were called to 12224 S. Gwendolyn Lane shortly after noon Saturday. When the first crews arrived they saw smoke coming from the attic, but a resident who came out of the house said the fire started in a basement machine room, said Division Chief Debby Dodson.
- PUB DATE: 4/30/2016 7:46:39 PM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review

An explosion rocked a Cheney-area home Saturday while firefighters were inside battling a blaze that would end up gutting the house. Spokane County Fire District 3 crews were called to 12224 S. Gwendolyn Lane shortly after noon Saturday. When the first crews arrived they saw smoke coming from the attic, but a resident who came out of the house said the fire started in a basement machine room, said Division Chief Debby Dodson.
- PUB DATE: 4/30/2016 7:46:39 PM - SOURCE: Spokane Spokesman-Review

East Valley fire Chief Mike Riel may be on his way out. Riel said Friday that he is considering early retirement after recently turning 61 years old, and fire commissioners offered a mixed message on his status with the department, where he has been chief since 2013. Commissioner Dan McNulty said he understood that Riel was no longer in charge of the department, while commissioner Les Riel said his brother was taking time off but remained as chief.
- PUB DATE: 4/29/2016 8:22:21 PM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic

East Valley fire Chief Mike Riel may be on his way out. Riel said Friday that he is considering early retirement after recently turning 61 years old, and fire commissioners offered a mixed message on his status with the department, where he has been chief since 2013. Commissioner Dan McNulty said he understood that Riel was no longer in charge of the department, while commissioner Les Riel said his brother was taking time off but remained as chief.
- PUB DATE: 4/29/2016 8:22:21 PM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic

Coxreels®, manufacturer of industrial-grade hose, cord, and cable reels, announced a reel donation to the Tempe (AZ) Fire Department. The donation includes a variety of hose and cord reels installed at the East Apache Boulevard Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department location (Station #271). The intent of the donation is to establish increased safety, organization, and efficiency within one of the distinct fire stations located in Coxreels’s hometown.

Coxreels® EZ-Coil P Series, PC Series, and 1125 Series are among the donated items. The EZ-Coil P Series is capable of handling 3/8-inch by 50 feet of hose for air applications. The PC Series has the capacity to handle 12-gauge by 50 feet of cable for power source. The 1125 Series accepts ¾-inch by 50 feet of hose for water delivery. These reels have a long-standing history of dependability and hassle-free performance. Coxreels sets a new bar as the ideal hose and cord management solution capable of fulfilling any commercial or industrial fire house application where space may be limited and safety is an utmost concern.

“Ensuring firefighters have the latest quality reels enhancing safety and fire station organization is critical to the maintenance of fire apparatus,” said President Brad Cox of Coxreels. “We are proud to be able to help in such a meaningful way, knowing our firefighters will ultimately benefit.”

This donation is part of a nationwide program sponsored exclusively by Coxreels to raise awareness for the need of hose and cord reels in fire stations, providing increased safety and organizational functionality. “Now I want all of our stations to have Coxreels. That is the type of product you want to be a part of,” says Greg Ruiz, chief, Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department.

Coxreels® has remained steadfast and focused on manufacturing high quality, industrial-grade hose, cord, and cable reels with leading industry innovation since 1923. Offering a full product line serving the industry in every channel and application, Coxreels® takes great pride in designing, building, and supporting each and every product made exclusively in the U.S.A.

For more information, visit www.coxreels.com.