According to a report from MyNews4, Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (TMFR) in Reno, Nevada, took receipt of a new industrial washer and dryer thanks to a $33,000 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.

TMFR will use the washer and dryer as a critical cleaning tool to help remove dangerous carcinogens and toxins from its turnout gear.

Grateful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and franchise owner Damon Kreizenbeck for $33K grant used for commercial grade washer/dryer to clean firefighter gear, and reduce risk to cancerous toxins and carcinogens. Store at 925 W. 5th St opens Saturday. 🥪🚒🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/56XkMSXn6S

— Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue (@TMFPD) January 31, 2022

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has granted more than $369,000 to Reno-area first responder organizations over the past year.

A check presentation was held at the new Firehouse Subs location in the Keystone Commons Monday morning.

Ferrara—Travis County ESD2/Pflugerville (TX) Fire Department MVP heavy rescue pumper. Inferno cab and chassis; Cummins X12 455-hp engine; Waterous CSU 2,000-gpm pump; UPF Poly 2,000-gallon water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; FoamPro 2002 single-agent foam system and Platinum 200 CFM CAFS. Dealer: Keith Gould, Lone Star Emergency Group, Houston, TX.

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