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

Halloween Safety Tips from Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue. 🎃

As we get ready for a fun and spooky Halloween, TMFR reminds everyone to celebrate safely! Details. bit.ly/3J01pGA
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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 1d

TMFPD seeks a Fire Marshal to direct our Fire Prevention strategy. This senior management role focuses on enforcing code, reducing WUI risk, and leading all investigations.

Lead the strategy that saves lives. Apply now: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tmfpd

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

Saturday (Tomorrow, 10/24) Final Green Waste Collection Weekend!

Last chance of the season to take advantage of TMFR Green Waste Collection program! Bring your yard clippings, branches, and leaves to help reduce wildfire risk in our community.

Details: bit.ly/4nLcZEC

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

High winds are expected this weekend! Please secure or remove outdoor decorations to keep them from blowing away, causing injury or other hazards. Use battery-operated candles instead of real flames in your jack-o’-lanterns to help reduce fire risk. Stay safe and spooky! 👻💨

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

This week, TMFR firefighters took part in hands-on drills focusing on rooftop ventilation and bedroom rescue scenarios — both critical skills used in real structure fires. 🚒

Special thanks to Kaylee Anderson from Stitser BUILT for donating the structure.🙏🏼

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

🍂 Final Green Waste Collection Weekend! 🍁

This is your last chance of the season to take advantage of #TMFR Green Waste Collection program! Bring your yard clippings, branches, and leaves to help reduce wildfire risk in our community.
Details: bit.ly/4nLcZEC

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

🔥Washoe County is working on a Community Wildfire Protection Plan and we need input from all county residents! Take a short survey by Nov. 1 to be entered to win a $25 gift card and sign up to receive updates on this important planning process.🔥

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

Before you call it a night, take a minute to stay fire safe:
✅ Blow out candles
✅ Turn off heaters
✅ Unplug electronics
✅ Close bedroom doors

A simple nightly safety check can save lives. Don’t let your guard down when you lay your head down.
#CloseBeforeYouDoze

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

🎃🚒 The first Trunk or Treat of the Halloween season was a blast at Inskeep ES in Cold Springs! Our firefighters with Engine 42 had a great time meeting families, handing out candy, and seeing all the amazing costumes. Thank you for kicking off the spooky season safely👻.

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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue @tmfr.bsky.social · 5d

October is Fire Prevention Month.

With our numbers growing every year, adults age 65 and older make up about 18 percent of the population - it's essential to take the necessary steps to stay safe.

Learn More: bit.ly/4nmGgUZ

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

Last call for Green Waste Collection! Final day of the season is your chance to clear defensible space and reduce wildfire risk. Let’s finish strong, together!

🍁October 25 (Saturday)
Spanish Springs & Palomino Valley. Details: bit.ly/4nLcZEC

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

#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 · 7d

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 · 8d

⚠️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 · 9d

🔥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 · 9d

⚠️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 · 9d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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 · 11d

🚒🚁 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 · 12d

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 · 13d

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 · 13d

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 · 14d

🔥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 · 15d

🔥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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