Listen up and learn how to survive a wildfire

TMFPD hosts the Palomino Valley Community Fire Safety Fair Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Reno, Nevada. May 2, 2016. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is proudly hosting the Palomino Valley Community Fire Safety Fair Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Palomino Valley Auxiliary Volunteer Fire Station.

Fire season is here and we all have a role when it comes to learning about wildfire preparedness. The Palomino Valley Community Fire Safety Fair is a great opportunity to learn tips that could prevent you and your home from being harmed by the next big wildfire. Attendees will learn everything from the importance of defensible space to choosing the right plants for the yard and much more.

Attendees will receive a free ash can to use when disposing of fireplace ashes in the winter or oily rags during warm months, and an evacuation checklist for people and pets. You will also have a chance to order a reflective address number sign to help first responders find your address.

Who: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District

What: Palomino Valley Community Fire Safety Fair

Where: TMFPD Palomino Valley Auxiliary Volunteer Fire Station at 6015 Ironwood Rd., Palomino Valley

When: Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Contact: Cathy Glatthar at pvafd229@gmail.com to RSVP. 

Hamburgers, hot dogs and other delicious food will be sold at the fair. Raffle tickets will also be sold for fantastic fire preparedness prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Palomino Valley Auxiliary Fire Department.