Celebrate the Season with TMFR Fire Engine Parade and Toy Drive

Reno, NV (Nov. 20, 2025) – Join Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR), along with the Truckee Meadows Firefighter Foundation and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 2487 in celebrating the holiday season and supporting our children in need by participating in the 1st Annual Toy Drive, to benefit Renown Children’s Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House, as well as other local charity organizations.

TMFR will lead a short parade over five days throughout the Truckee Meadows with a decorated engine accompanied by Santa Claus to bring attention to the Toy Drive and deliver Holiday cheer! The procession will include other first responder vehicles.

Following the conclusion of each parade, the engine will end at the station serving the respective communities (address noted below). Participants can donate an unwrapped toy or gift card during the parade or drop off at the fire station when the parade concludes. Residents can visit each station for hot chocolate and a chance to meet with Firefighters until 9 p.m.

Each parade will begin at 6 p.m. and conclude at approximately 8 p.m., serving the following routes:

Thursday, December 11: Sun Valley Route

Station 45, 5841 Sun Valley Blvd., Sun Valley

Friday, December 12: Spanish Springs Route

Station 46, 500 Rockwell Blvd., Spanish Springs

Saturday, December 13: Cold Springs Route

Station 42, 3680 Diamond Peak Dr., Reno

Sunday, December 14: South Reno Route

Station 36, 13500 Thomas Creek Rd., Reno

Monday, December 15: Verdi/Mogul Route

Station 40, 10201 W 4^th St. Mogul

TOY DRIVE underway until December 15

 Through December 15, 2025, Residents can donate any new toy, still in its original package, at any TMFR Fire Station or the Fire District’s Headquarters at 3663 Barron Way between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Plush toys cannot be accepted. And please consider providing gift cards for teen children, a group often overlooked during toy drives.

Donated toys are intended for children from birth to 18 years of age. In lieu of toy donations, the Truckee Meadows Firefighter Foundation will accept monetary donations.

TMFR Headquarters and list of Stations with Addresses:

TMFR Headquarters, 3663 Barron Way, Reno

Station 32, 1240 East Lake Blvd., Washoe Valley

Station 33, 470 Foothill Road, Reno

Station 36, 13500 Thomas Creek Rd., Reno

Station 37, 3255 Hidden Valley Dr., Reno

Station 39, 4000 Joy Lake Rd., Reno

Station 40, 10201 W 4th St, Mogul

Station 42, 3680 Diamond Peak Dr., Reno

Station 44, 10575 Silver Lake Blvd., Stead

Station 45, 5841 Sun Valley Blvd., Sun Valley

Station 46, 500 Rockwell Blvd., Spanish Springs

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