Reno Firefighters

Views expressed are those of the Reno Firefighters IAFF L731, serving the citizens of Reno and Sparks, NV. IG:@renofirefighters

[David Cochran @ChiefDave_RFD]

Your @RenoFireDept working a brush fire on July 4th. Happy 250th. Let’s be safe out there @RenoFirefighter

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Here are some additional photos from the structure fire last week in the North Valleys.

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Last week, Reno Firefighters working in the Somersett area, rescued a small dog that accidentally slipped into a storm drain. The little guy is doing OK. 

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Today Reno and Sparks Firefighters assisted Truckee Meadows FPD with flood mitigation in the Hidden Valley area.

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Reno Firefighters extinguished a semi truck and structure fire this afternoon near 5th and Depaoli.

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If you were wondering why there’s an extra delay on 395 Northbound near the Panther Valley on ramp.

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You know the Reno Rodeo has begun when the cattle drive walks down Sutro Street.

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Recently, 6 members of the Reno Fire Department completed an intense 40-hour Battalion Chief Academy —building knowledge, skills, and abilities for incident management, organizational leadership, and employee mentoring. Great work by all!

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Reno Firefighters with auto aid from TMF made an aggressive attack to stop a fast moving wind driven brush fire that was immediately threatening a manufactured home community off North Virginia. No injuries and no damage to any structures.

[David Cochran @ChiefDave_RFD]

More scenes from the Silver State Women in Fire event this past Saturday. Everyone participating and sharing their knowledge, skills and experience was amazing @RenoFireDept @RenoFirefighter One goal is to give these women a path & the motivation to pursue a fire fighting career

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Recently, Reno Firefighters participated in a large scale tabletop hazmat exercise at the Regional Emergency Operations Center playing key roles in a unified Incident Command, Planning Section, and Hazardous Materials Branch operations.

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Some additional photos from the structure fire today in Panther Valley around 4:45 PM. The cause of the fire is still under investigation 

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Today firefighters from Station 3 got to rescue five baby ducklings from a storm drain.

[David Cochran @ChiefDave_RFD]

Great illustration of the work put in by @RenoFireDept @RenoFirefighter to prepare, plan and practice for an emergency. These drills are done on a regular basis so that we and our regional partners are ready in case of an actual emergency

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The Reno Firefighters Association proudly endorses the following candidates.

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Happy birthday Reno fire department !

The technology may have changed, but one thing has remained the same: showing up when our community needs it most.

Happy 138th birthday to the Reno Fire Department and the generations of firefighters who’ve helped protect this area.

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Happy Mother’s Day! So proud and honored to participate in “Mom’s on the Run”

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Avoid EB I80 at the Spaghetti Bowl if possible. Rollover accident. Reno Fire Crews extricated an occupant and crews are clearing the scene. EB traffic has been held since 4:10 this afternoon.

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SAVE THE DATE!!
 Active and retired L731 members please join us and honor those members who have recently retired.June 6, 2026 Circus Circus at 5 PM.

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9:00 pm this evening Reno firefighters responded to an attic fire near Socrates Dr. Aggressive interior attack coordinated with topside ventilation saved the majority of the structure. No injuries reported.