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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 10h

#TMFR Engine 40 joined families and neighbors at the Verdi Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival — one of the community’s favorite traditions! Our firefighters enjoyed connecting with residents, sharing safety tips, and soaking up the autumn spirit. 🎃🍂

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 12h

Good #SundayMorning. 🚒🍁

As a community service, TMFR is supporting our residents by collecting their green waste and reducing the wildfire threat throughout Washoe County. Two more days left to prepare for defensible space. Details: bit.ly/4nLcZEC

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 1d

⚠️We are here all weekend!

Creating defensible space around your home helps protect your property and your neighbors from wildfire. Let’s keep the Truckee Meadows safe and clean together. Details: bit.ly/4nLcZEC

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 2d

🔥October is Prevention Month. Home heating is on the rise as cooler temperatures set into the Truckee Meadows.
🚒Check your cords: Don't overload them
🚒Use heat sources safely: Keep flammable items at least 3 feet away from heat sources
🚒Do not use your oven to heat your home

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 2d

⚠️We’ve had several calls this week about what looks like a fire near the geothermal plant in south Reno in the evenings. Rest assured, it’s just lighting reflecting off steam, creating the illusion of flames. There’s no active fire. Remember, if you ever do see flames, call 911.

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 3d

October is Fire Prevention Month. As a timely reminder, when cooking indoors or outdoors:

🚒Watch what you cook: Never leave cooking unattended.

🚒Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from the stovetop.

🚒Only use grills outside - away from sidings & deck railings.

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 3d

October is Fire Prevention Month. As a timely reminder:
🚒Install and maintain smoke alarms.
🚒 Have an escape plan.
🚒Stay low in smoke.
🚒Get out, stay out, and call for help.

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 4d

Not all fire extinguishers are the same! Different fires need different tools — and knowing which extinguisher to use can make all the difference.

Check out this quick guide to the types of fire extinguishers and what they’re designed for.

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 4d

🚒🚁 Teamwork saves lives. Today, TMFR partnered with Care Flight for a joint training exercise focused on improving emergency response and coordination. Thank you @KOLO8 for the report. Details:http://bit.ly/3IOOp6x

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 6d

TMFR crews are lending a helping hand!

Our wildland firefighters are out this week chipping green waste for residents who are unable to participate in our green waste collection days. It’s one more way we’re working together to reduce wildfire risk and keep our community safe.

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 6d

We made great progress in reducing our community’s wildfire risk processing more than 350 loads of green waste this weekend.

We’re not done yet — more Green Waste Collection Days are coming this weekend at Silver Lake, Red Rock, and Verdi. Details: bit.ly/4nLcZEC

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 6d

Washoe County is working on a Community Wildfire Protection Plan and we need input from all county residents! Take a short survey to be entered to win a $25 gift card and sign up to receive updates on this important planning process. @washoecounty.bsky.social

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 7d

🔥We are here in Washoe Valley beginning at 9am to 4 pm today at the Nevada Division of Forestry, 850 Eastlake Blvd to collect your gren waste. More details: bit.ly/4nLcZEC

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 8d

🔥We are here in Washoe Valley until 4 pm today for our first green waste collection at the NV Division of Forestry, 850 Eastlake Blvd. Same time and place tomorrow, Sunday.

Oct. is Fire Prevention month, a reminder to create defensible space to reduce the threat of #wildfire.

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 8d

We’re spending the morning until Noon at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center with our regional partners, helping our community get prepared for emergencies. Come say hi and pick up some great preparedness tips! #EmergencyPreparedness #CommunityFirst

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 9d

Winds are in excess of 30 mph in the Truckee Meadows region. Please avoid participation in outdoor activities that can spark embers and fires as the region's vegetation remains dry. 💨🔥

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 9d

Green Waste Collection Day – Tomorrow in Washoe Valley!
Bring your green waste and help create defensible space to reduce wildfire risk. This free event makes it easy to keep our community safe and beautiful. 🌲🔥 More details: bit.ly/4nLcZEC

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you @KTVN and all our local media partners this week for helping us raise awareness of the dangers of Lithium Batteries and keeping our communities safe. W/TMFR Division Chief Jay Cwiak. bit.ly/4mUYYmj

Local firefighters mark National Fire Prevention Week with lithium-ion battery safety tips

October 5th through the 11th is National Fire Prevention Week, and this year's theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home."

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 10d

Lithium-ion batteries store a lot of energy in a small space. These batteries can overheat, start a fire, or explode if overcharged or damaged. Charge your device on a hard surface. Don't overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it's fully charged.

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 10d

🍂 This weekend, bring your dry and dead vegetation to our designated locations and help protect our neighborhoods. Creating defensible space is one of the easiest ways to reduce wildfire risk - one load at a time! Details: bit.ly/4nLcZEC

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 10d

⚠️Never throw away lithium-ion batteries in household trash or recycling bins because they can cause dangerous fires. Instead, they must be recycled at designated collection points. Call2Recycle.org is an excellent resource to find recycling locations.

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 11d

Our firefighters had a blast visiting the little #FutureFirefighters at Discovery Preschool in Spanish Springs! From high fives to fire truck smiles, these kids reminded us what community is all about — curiosity, laughter, and big dreams! ❤️🚒👨‍🚒

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 11d

Lithium-ion batteries store a lot of energy in a small space. Charge devices safely. Always use the cables that came with the product to charge. Follow the instructions. Buy new chargers from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved.
#FirePeventionWeek

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 12d

⚠️#TMFR and BLM Nevada Firefighters have stopped forward progress of a 1-2 acre fire in the hills to the east of Sun Valley. No structure loss or injuries reported.

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 12d

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, Green waste collection days kick off this weekend! These free events help residents create defensible space around their homes — a simple way to reduce the risk of property loss and injury from wildfires. Details: bit.ly/4nLcZEC

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