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1210 Jackson St SE, Suite A
Albany, OR 97322-3246
Albany: (541) 928-9523
1247 NW Grove St, Suite 1
Newport, OR 97365
Newport: (541) 265-9019
Fax: (541) 924-0124
1420 W Karcher Rd, Suite 7
Nampa, ID 83651
Nampa: (208) 284-5731
1845 Main Ave
St. Maries, ID 83861
Spokane: (509) 289-4991
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22 years — Valley Fire Control
BASED IN
Albany, Oregon
GENERAL MANAGER
Kyle Cox serves as General Manager of Valley Fire Control, LLC, a fire and life safety company with more than 20 years serving Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. A 22-year veteran of Valley Fire Control, Kyle began his career in the shop and field as a technician and has grown into his current leadership role with every level of the business behind him.
Kyle's technical depth is his defining professional strength. He holds extensive expertise across the full range of suppression systems Valley Fire Control services — including kitchen and pre-engineered dry chemical suppression, aerosol suppression systems, and special hazards systems spanning inert gas, clean agents (Halon, FM-200, and Novec 1230), and CO2 systems in both high-pressure and low-pressure configurations, including marine applications. That hands-on command of complex systems gives him credibility with customers and field teams alike.
Among all the areas of the business, Kyle is most passionate about special hazards. He is drawn to the technical challenges these systems present and the problem-solving they require — and he brings the same enthusiasm to teaching and training the next generation of technicians. Developing field talent and building technical capability within the organization is a priority he takes seriously.
In 2026, Kyle was honored by the National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) with the Norb Makowka Award, one of the industry's most respected recognitions for service, integrity, and contribution to the fire protection profession.
Outside of work, Kyle enjoys spending time with his wife and five children. He is an avid camper and golfer and is active in his church and community.
Albany, Oregon
22 years at Valley Fire Control
NAFED Norb Makowka Award, 2026
General Manager · Valley Fire Control
Kyle Cox serves as General Manager of Valley Fire Control, LLC, a fire and life safety company with more than 20 years serving Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. A 22-year veteran of Valley Fire Control, Kyle began his career in the shop and field as a technician and has grown into his current leadership role with every level of the business behind him.
Kyle's technical depth is his defining professional strength. He holds extensive expertise across the full range of suppression systems Valley Fire Control services, including kitchen and pre-engineered dry chemical suppression, aerosol suppression systems, and special hazards systems spanning inert gas, clean agents (Halon, FM-200, and Novec 1230), and CO2 systems in both high-pressure and low-pressure configurations, including marine applications.
Among all the areas of the business, Kyle is most passionate about special hazards. He is drawn to the technical challenges these systems present, and he brings the same enthusiasm to teaching and training the next generation of technicians.
In 2026, Kyle was honored by the National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) with the Norb Makowka Award, one of the industry's most respected recognitions for service, integrity, and contribution to the fire protection profession.
Outside of work, Kyle enjoys spending time with his wife and five children. He is an avid camper and golfer and is active in his church and community.
Nampa, Idaho
23 years in fire protection
Founding principal, FFF Protection
Principal · Sales & Project Management · FFF Protection
Brian Flechs is a founding principal of FFF Protection, where he leads sales and project management. He has spent 23 years in fire protection, building a record of delivering projects on scope and on schedule while developing the customer and vendor relationships that sustain a service business over time.
Brian's expertise spans project management, sales leadership, relationship management, and contract negotiation. He works directly with customers to define scope, structure pricing, and resolve issues that arise between bid and closeout. He also leads the internal teams responsible for project delivery.
Founding and growing FFF Protection ranks among Brian's defining accomplishments. What began with three partners has become an established fire protection contractor in the Treasure Valley. FFF Protection is a trade name of Valley Fire Control, LLC, part of the Columbia Safety Services family of companies.
Looking ahead, Brian's focus is on the continued growth of FFF Protection, Valley Fire Control, and Columbia Safety Services, while advancing standards of service and workmanship across the industry.
Outside of work, Brian enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, working on his properties, studying investment opportunities, and fishing.
Nampa, Idaho
5 years in fire protection
Bachelor's Degree Business & Healthcare Administration
Principal · Office Manager · FFF Protection
Rebekah Flechs is a founding principal of FFF Protection and serves as its Office Manager, leading the administrative, accounting, and employee support functions behind the company's field operations. FFF Protection is a trade name of Valley Fire Control, LLC, part of the Columbia Safety Services family of fire and life safety companies serving Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and surrounding markets.
Her work spans general office management, accounting, employee management, and direct support of technicians in the field. Rebekah serves as the link between the office and the crews, coordinating scheduling, billing, documentation, and the daily operations that determine whether work is completed, closed out, and invoiced on time.
Rebekah holds a bachelor's degree in business and healthcare administration and brings five years of experience in the fire protection industry to a role that touches nearly every part of the business.
Her focus is supporting the continued expansion of FFF Protection, Valley Fire Control, and Columbia Safety Services while deepening her knowledge of the fire protection industry and the operational systems that support it.
Outside of work, Rebekah's priorities are family and faith. She spends time with her family, cares for her dog and chickens, practices yoga and Pilates, and travels whenever she can.
Nampa, Idaho
39 years in fire sprinkler systems
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 6 years
Air National Guard, 14 years
20 years total, honorably discharged
Principal · Superintendent & Sales · FFF Protection
Rick Fouts is a founding principal of FFF Protection and serves as Superintendent and Sales Manager, bringing 39 years of experience in the fire sprinkler industry. He came up through the trade and continues to apply a field-first perspective to how systems are installed, inspected, and serviced.
Rick spent his career as a fire sprinkler tradesman before moving into superintendence and sales. That background shapes how he scopes work, staffs jobs, and holds crews to a high standard. He understands that the quality of an installation ultimately determines whether a system performs when a building needs it.
Alongside his trade career, Rick served 20 years in the military, six years in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and 14 years in the Air National Guard, before being honorably discharged. The discipline and accountability developed through his military service continue to shape how Rick works.
Today, Rick's focus is supporting the growth of FFF Protection, Valley Fire Control, and Columbia Safety Services, helping them remain vital and respected in the fire and life safety industry.
Faith, family, and work are the foundation of everything Rick does. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and working on his properties.