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Our Mission: “Committed to excellence, service, and the protection of life and property in our community.”
Our Mission: “Committed to excellence, service, and the protection of life and property in our community.” |
Contact UsReno, NV (July 28, 2023) – Effective Saturday, July 29 and until further notice, in accordance with Section 307.1.1 of the adopted fire code, all outdoor recreational and cooking fires are prohibited in the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, except for the use of propane, electric, and pellet-fueled barbecues. All other recreational appliances including charcoal briquettes and any outdoor wood fires, including the use of fire pits, are restricted. Campfires and bonfires are also prohibited.
This is a necessary step due to the unseasonable heat and dryness of the wildland fuels in our region. Local wildland fuels have dried to a point where extinguishing a fire start is very difficult and less likely, increasing risk to our citizens. As this activity could create or add to a hazardous situation, in accordance with Section 307.3 of the adopted fire code, TMFPD personnel have the authority to extinguish such fires on any property within the Fire District, and to issue citations.
“The extreme heat and dry conditions have increased our local wildfire risk exponentially,” said Fire Chief Charles Moore. “We understand the inconvenience these restrictions impose on some of our residents and appreciate the support and cooperation. Our region depends on all of us working together to decrease the fire threat this summer and keep our communities safe.”
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