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A cozy fire can make the holidays feel warm and bright—but safety comes first. Keep decorations, wrapping paper, and stockings at least three feet away from the fireplace. Use a sturdy screen, never leave a fire unattended, and make sure ashes are completely cool before disposal.
December 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A cozy fire can make the holidays feel warm and bright—but safety comes first. Keep decorations, wrapping paper, and stockings at least three feet away from the fireplace. Use a sturdy screen, never leave a fire unattended, and make sure ashes are completely cool before disposal.
Winter weather is here just in time for Santa. As you head out to celebrate this Christmas, help keep the season bright by traveling safely. Slow down, buckle up, check your tire pressure, and allow extra time—especially with winter weather and busy roads.
#SafeHolidayTravel
#SafeHolidayTravel
December 23, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Winter weather is here just in time for Santa. As you head out to celebrate this Christmas, help keep the season bright by traveling safely. Slow down, buckle up, check your tire pressure, and allow extra time—especially with winter weather and busy roads.
#SafeHolidayTravel
#SafeHolidayTravel
This live Christmas tree burn, conducted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), shows how quickly a dried-out tree burns, with flashover occurring in less than one minute, as compared to a well-watered tree, which burns at a much slower rate.
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NFPA Video: Watch a Christmas Tree Burn in Just a Minute
Watch how quickly a Christmas tree fire turns devastating and deadly within seconds in this video.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:38 PM
This live Christmas tree burn, conducted by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), shows how quickly a dried-out tree burns, with flashover occurring in less than one minute, as compared to a well-watered tree, which burns at a much slower rate.
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Follow these easy holiday fire prevention tips, and make sure you create or update your Community Connect profile so we can be best prepared to take care of you and your family during this busy holiday season. 🎄
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#BeSafe #BePrepared
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#BeSafe #BePrepared
December 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Follow these easy holiday fire prevention tips, and make sure you create or update your Community Connect profile so we can be best prepared to take care of you and your family during this busy holiday season. 🎄
https://www.communityconnect.io/info/nv-truckeemeadows
#BeSafe #BePrepared
https://www.communityconnect.io/info/nv-truckeemeadows
#BeSafe #BePrepared
⚠️Open (pile) burning remains prohibited in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District today, Monday, December 22, 2025 due to forecasted windy conditions.
December 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
⚠️Open (pile) burning remains prohibited in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District today, Monday, December 22, 2025 due to forecasted windy conditions.
⚠️This morning just before 8am, #TMFR firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 5300 block Malinda Way in Sun Valley with a quick knockdown. Structure was vacant. No injuries reported and cause under investigation.
December 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
⚠️This morning just before 8am, #TMFR firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 5300 block Malinda Way in Sun Valley with a quick knockdown. Structure was vacant. No injuries reported and cause under investigation.
⚠️Open (pile) burning remains prohibited in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District today, Saturday, December 20, 2025 due to forecasted windy conditions.
December 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
⚠️Open (pile) burning remains prohibited in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District today, Saturday, December 20, 2025 due to forecasted windy conditions.
Do you have what it takes to protect our community and wildland from the dangers of fire? We’re recruiting motivated individuals for wildland firefighter and seasonal wildland firefighter positions.
Job posting closes January 19, 2026.
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Job posting closes January 19, 2026.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Do you have what it takes to protect our community and wildland from the dangers of fire? We’re recruiting motivated individuals for wildland firefighter and seasonal wildland firefighter positions.
Job posting closes January 19, 2026.
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Job posting closes January 19, 2026.
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TMFR Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Colombini is today’s #FridayFirefighter. A wildland firefighter who began his career in 2013, serving on seasonal hand crews. His journey fighting wildfires took him across the western US, including Alaska. Learn more: bit.ly/3MJekhy
December 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
TMFR Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Colombini is today’s #FridayFirefighter. A wildland firefighter who began his career in 2013, serving on seasonal hand crews. His journey fighting wildfires took him across the western US, including Alaska. Learn more: bit.ly/3MJekhy
🎄Christmas Tree Safety Reminder
A dry Christmas tree can become a serious fire hazard. Keep your tree well-watered every day—fresh trees should always have moisture at the base. A little water goes a long way in keeping your home safe this holiday season. Stay fire safe.
A dry Christmas tree can become a serious fire hazard. Keep your tree well-watered every day—fresh trees should always have moisture at the base. A little water goes a long way in keeping your home safe this holiday season. Stay fire safe.
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🎄Christmas Tree Safety Reminder
A dry Christmas tree can become a serious fire hazard. Keep your tree well-watered every day—fresh trees should always have moisture at the base. A little water goes a long way in keeping your home safe this holiday season. Stay fire safe.
A dry Christmas tree can become a serious fire hazard. Keep your tree well-watered every day—fresh trees should always have moisture at the base. A little water goes a long way in keeping your home safe this holiday season. Stay fire safe.
⚠️Open (pile) burning remains prohibited in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District today, Thursday, December 18, 2025 due to forecasted windy conditions.
December 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
⚠️Open (pile) burning remains prohibited in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District today, Thursday, December 18, 2025 due to forecasted windy conditions.
🎄 Fire-Safe Christmas Reminder 🎄
Enjoy the holidays safely—keep trees watered, candles attended (or battery-operated), and lights in good condition. A little prevention helps keep your home and family safe this Christmas. ❤️🔥
Enjoy the holidays safely—keep trees watered, candles attended (or battery-operated), and lights in good condition. A little prevention helps keep your home and family safe this Christmas. ❤️🔥
December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🎄 Fire-Safe Christmas Reminder 🎄
Enjoy the holidays safely—keep trees watered, candles attended (or battery-operated), and lights in good condition. A little prevention helps keep your home and family safe this Christmas. ❤️🔥
Enjoy the holidays safely—keep trees watered, candles attended (or battery-operated), and lights in good condition. A little prevention helps keep your home and family safe this Christmas. ❤️🔥
Thank you to our amazing community for celebrating the Christmas season with us at our fire parade 🎄🚒 Your generosity in our toy drive will bring joy to children with medical needs who can’t be home this Christmas. Grateful beyond words. ❤️🎁
December 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Thank you to our amazing community for celebrating the Christmas season with us at our fire parade 🎄🚒 Your generosity in our toy drive will bring joy to children with medical needs who can’t be home this Christmas. Grateful beyond words. ❤️🎁
The December 2025 Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting for the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is now LIVE: bit.ly/3PygUFQ
December 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The December 2025 Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting for the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is now LIVE: bit.ly/3PygUFQ
⚠️Open (pile) burning is prohibited in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District today, Tuesday, December 16, 2025 due to forecasted windy conditions.
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
⚠️Open (pile) burning is prohibited in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District today, Tuesday, December 16, 2025 due to forecasted windy conditions.
TODAY IS OUR FINAL DAY TO DROP OFF TOYS AND SEE THE FIRE ENGINE PARADE. Check out this link for parade routes and more details: tmfpd.us/fire-engine-...
December 15, 2025 at 10:14 PM
TODAY IS OUR FINAL DAY TO DROP OFF TOYS AND SEE THE FIRE ENGINE PARADE. Check out this link for parade routes and more details: tmfpd.us/fire-engine-...
⚠️The TMFR Burn Hotline (phone line) is currently down until further notice. Please refer to www.tmfpd.us for daily open burning status, or TMFR social media platforms.
Monday, 12/15 is a permissible open burn day in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.
Monday, 12/15 is a permissible open burn day in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
⚠️The TMFR Burn Hotline (phone line) is currently down until further notice. Please refer to www.tmfpd.us for daily open burning status, or TMFR social media platforms.
Monday, 12/15 is a permissible open burn day in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.
Monday, 12/15 is a permissible open burn day in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.
Wishing all of our residents in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District a happy and fire safe Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring peace, warmth, and joy to you and your loved ones. 🕎 🚒
December 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Wishing all of our residents in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District a happy and fire safe Hanukkah. May the Festival of Lights bring peace, warmth, and joy to you and your loved ones. 🕎 🚒
#TMFR Engine 44 (Stead) was proud to join the Fly-In Santa community event earlier today at Reno-Stead Airport. We are grateful for our partnership with our aviation agencies.🎅🏼 ✈️
#TMFRProud #FireRescue #HolidaySeason
#TMFRProud #FireRescue #HolidaySeason
December 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#TMFR Engine 44 (Stead) was proud to join the Fly-In Santa community event earlier today at Reno-Stead Airport. We are grateful for our partnership with our aviation agencies.🎅🏼 ✈️
#TMFRProud #FireRescue #HolidaySeason
#TMFRProud #FireRescue #HolidaySeason
⚠️The TMFR Burn Hotline (phone line) is currently down until further notice. Please refer to www.tmfpd.us for daily open burning status, or TMFR social media platforms.
Today, Sat. 12/13, is a permissible open burn day in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.
Today, Sat. 12/13, is a permissible open burn day in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.
December 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
⚠️The TMFR Burn Hotline (phone line) is currently down until further notice. Please refer to www.tmfpd.us for daily open burning status, or TMFR social media platforms.
Today, Sat. 12/13, is a permissible open burn day in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.
Today, Sat. 12/13, is a permissible open burn day in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.
We are aware of the numerous inquiries from our community members seeking guidance on how to support the children of the Rizzuto family. At their request, Truckee Meadows Firefighter Foundation will be the sole point of contact as 100% of all donations will get to them.
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TM Firefighter Foundation
Nonprofit Firefighter Foundation based out of Northern Nevada foucused on providing charitable resources to our community, our membership and the greater fire family.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We are aware of the numerous inquiries from our community members seeking guidance on how to support the children of the Rizzuto family. At their request, Truckee Meadows Firefighter Foundation will be the sole point of contact as 100% of all donations will get to them.
bit.ly/4oNj5DR
bit.ly/4oNj5DR
Thank you, Sun Valley! 🎄🚒
The turnout at #TMFR Station 45 was festive, joyful, and full of Christmas and holiday spirit.
Learn more about our toy drive and fire engine parade through Monday 12/15: tmfpd.us/fire-engine-pa…
The turnout at #TMFR Station 45 was festive, joyful, and full of Christmas and holiday spirit.
Learn more about our toy drive and fire engine parade through Monday 12/15: tmfpd.us/fire-engine-pa…
December 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Thank you, Sun Valley! 🎄🚒
The turnout at #TMFR Station 45 was festive, joyful, and full of Christmas and holiday spirit.
Learn more about our toy drive and fire engine parade through Monday 12/15: tmfpd.us/fire-engine-pa…
The turnout at #TMFR Station 45 was festive, joyful, and full of Christmas and holiday spirit.
Learn more about our toy drive and fire engine parade through Monday 12/15: tmfpd.us/fire-engine-pa…
🎄🔥 Holiday lights shining bright? Make sure your home stays safe, too. Check out these essential Christmas tree fire safety tips and protect what matters most:https://rdcrss.org/4pfGfnC
#HolidaySafety #RedCross #Preparedness
#HolidaySafety #RedCross #Preparedness
December 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM
🎄🔥 Holiday lights shining bright? Make sure your home stays safe, too. Check out these essential Christmas tree fire safety tips and protect what matters most:https://rdcrss.org/4pfGfnC
#HolidaySafety #RedCross #Preparedness
#HolidaySafety #RedCross #Preparedness
🎄 12 must-know safety tips for a joyful and secure holiday season while decking the halls!
Let's prioritize fire safety this Christmas!
#HolidaySafety #FirePrevention #ChristmasJoy
Let's prioritize fire safety this Christmas!
#HolidaySafety #FirePrevention #ChristmasJoy
December 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🎄 12 must-know safety tips for a joyful and secure holiday season while decking the halls!
Let's prioritize fire safety this Christmas!
#HolidaySafety #FirePrevention #ChristmasJoy
Let's prioritize fire safety this Christmas!
#HolidaySafety #FirePrevention #ChristmasJoy
🎄✨ This evening, TMFR Engine 32 serving Washoe Valley had a wonderful time at tonight’s community Holiday event in Washoe Valley — a wonderful evening filled with festive spirit, community pride, and holiday cheer.
We wish you a safe holiday season! 🔥
#FireSafeHoliday
We wish you a safe holiday season! 🔥
#FireSafeHoliday
December 7, 2025 at 5:44 AM
🎄✨ This evening, TMFR Engine 32 serving Washoe Valley had a wonderful time at tonight’s community Holiday event in Washoe Valley — a wonderful evening filled with festive spirit, community pride, and holiday cheer.
We wish you a safe holiday season! 🔥
#FireSafeHoliday
We wish you a safe holiday season! 🔥
#FireSafeHoliday