Firehouse Subs Foundation Awards $39,120 Grant to Truckee Meadows Fire

The grant will be used to purchase new structural firefighting boots for the department.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded a $39,120 grant to the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District in Reno, Nevada. The grant will be used to purchase new structural firefighting boots that meet current National Fire Protection Association standards, replacing the department's aging equipment and improving their lifesaving capabilities.

Why it matters

Firefighters rely on high-quality, well-maintained equipment to safely and effectively respond to emergencies. This grant from the Firehouse Subs Foundation will help ensure the Truckee Meadows Fire Department has the proper gear to protect its firefighters and serve the community.

The details

The $39,120 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation will allow the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District to purchase new structural firefighting boots. The department's current boots may not meet current National Fire Protection Association standards, so the new equipment will improve the firefighters' lifesaving capabilities when responding to calls.

  • The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded the $39,120 grant on February 13, 2026.

The players

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District

The fire department serving the Truckee Meadows region of Nevada, including the city of Reno.

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation

A charitable organization that has awarded over $102 million in grants to public safety organizations nationwide since 2005.

Richard Edwards

The fire chief of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.

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What they’re saying

“We are grateful to the foundation and our local Firehouse Subs® in Reno for providing us with this invaluable funding. The added benefit of having the very best equipment on hand means everything in an emergency when every second counts.”

— Richard Edwards, Fire Chief (KOLO)

What’s next

The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District will use the grant funds to purchase the new structural firefighting boots in the coming months.

The takeaway

This grant from the Firehouse Subs Foundation demonstrates the important role that charitable donations can play in supporting the critical equipment needs of local fire departments, ensuring they have the tools to protect their communities effectively.