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Posted: Feb 23, 2023

One person rescued from Ballard industrial accident

Seattle firefighters rescued a person after they were pinned by machinery equipment at an industrial site in Ballard Thursday morning. Crews were dispatched to the site near the 5200 block of Shilshole Ave for reports of a person pinned on an elevated conveyor belt. Firefighters were able to extricate the person and they were taken to Harborview Medical Center in serious condition.
- PUB DATE: 2/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Spokane: Fire damages multiple units at Agnes Kehoe Place Apartments

A fire broke out at the Agnes Kehoe Place Apartments on Thursday, Feb. 23. The Spokane Fire Department quickly put the fire out, and no one was injured. Multiple units in the apartment complex have minor damage. The fire started when a battery-operated device overheated near a mattress. The building's alarm system was triggered, and most of the tenants were able to evacuate safely.
- PUB DATE: 2/23/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane
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Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Firefighters put out garage fire, install new smoke alarms at Kennewick home

The Kennewick Fire Department (KFD) responded to reports of a garage fire at 3515 W. John Day Avenue around 1:47 a.m. on February 22. When firefighters arrived on scene smoke could be seen coming from the garage attached to the home. According to a Kennewick Fire press release the fire was contained to the garage and was put out in about 15 minutes.
- PUB DATE: 2/22/2023 10:01:00 PM - SOURCE: NBC Right Now
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Posted: Feb 22, 2023

Coxreels® Extreme Duty XTM Series

Sometimes heavy duty or industrial duty is not enough. Sometimes the job calls for the toughest of the tough. Sometimes, the application is just extreme. For years Coxreels has supplied heavy duty reels with triple axle supports and solid ¼” plate bases for demanding applications and environments. We engineered strength with features, balancing performance with cost, bringing suitable solutions for many market sectors. Some industries still demanded more. Some industries, similar to mining, heavy equipment, lubrication, or other off-road industries work in such demanding remote environments, all of the best features are needed with the most robust structure possible.

Coxreels is proud to introduce a new addition to the Extreme Duty XTM Series spring rewind lineup; The Dual Hydraulic XTM-DMP-450 Reel. Perfect for any applications where dual hydraulic lines are required such as remote hydraulic equipment or accessories including rescue tools, motors, saws, etc. Coxreels’ unique single-sided, dual-bodied hydraulic swivel is unique in the industry and is featured on this reel allowing for the inlet connections to both be on the same side of the reel. The hose include on the with-hose models is a twin-line fully bonded hose for superior smooth performance and handling. This XTM Dual Hydraulic Extreme Duty Reel is rated to 2500 PSI and combines the ultimate features into the world’s most robust reel solution. As with all Coxreels spring rewind reels, the XTM Series will satisfy your application’s hose management needs and is USA made with Coxreels Legendary Quality, just in a more impervious package than previously available.

Based on the TMP T-Series Medium Pressure product line, the XTM uses the pinnacle of all options available in the Coxreels lineup with some unique features for extra rugged environments. All sizes of the XTM Series feature stainless steel rollers directly integrated into the, all-welded steel box frame, and the dual hydraulic addition is no exception. It comes equipped with dual permanently lubricated bearings, rigidly fixing the drum assembly to the solid 1” steel axle for consistent stability even in the most vibratory and impacting environments, while still maintaining the single sided dual external fluid path for easy service. Special features such as swivel retainers which prevent unwanted vibratory loosening of threaded components and easily accessible ratcheting mechanisms set the XTM series on its own pedestal. High temperature, steel core arbors transfer the extra powerful heavy duty spring motor torque to the multiple supported axle ensuring reliable rewind in odd positions or dirty situations.

The XTM Dual Hydraulic is the solution for your high demand applications where you simply need the best of the best.

As the industry leader in hose, cord, and cable reels, Coxreels is making a commitment to provide our customers with the ultimate and most complete, diverse line of reels and reeling accessories.

For more information on Coxreels and our new Hi-Vis Hose Series, please visit www.coxreels.com.

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Posted: Feb 22, 2023

St. Tammany (LA) Fire Truck Wreck Injures One Firefighter

St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection officials said one of their fire trucks had an accident Monday morning on Highway 435, injuring one, wwltv.com reported

Representatives from District Seven said that a firefighter was airlifted to University Medical Center afterward, the report said.

According to its investigation, Louisiana State Police stated that an object was left on the road, officials said. When the driver spotted the item in the road, he apparently steered left, smacking into a tree, the report said. The driver of the truck was then trapped inside, according to the report. 

Fire District Seven said that crews arrived afterward to clear debris from the roadway, the report said. 

Another fire district, District 12, has lent one of its fire trucks to temporarily replace the damaged vehicle. 

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