HT2213 Can a flash drive be used instead of a CD?

I need to restore firmware to my 17" MacBook Pro A1229.  My problem is I have no optical drive.  It completely stopped working and I am waiting to replace it.  Is there any way to restore the firmware using a flash drive instead of a CD?  Thank you

When I held down the option key the only one that pops up is the Macintosh HD.  I saw no sign of the USB stick.
I have no idea if this would help or how to go about it... but I have been successful connecting through Firewire Target Disk mode and also at a single level user.  Can I reach and install the firmware from either of those methods???
I just don't know what else I can do....??  Im not a Apple Tech... anything I know is self taught and right now I don't have a clue....:(  I have repeatedly asked Apple for help and have been refused on all fronts.  I really thought 30+ years of customer loyalty would have counted more to them.  Please forgive my dumping.... it's not directed at you.  You have been the first person to respond to me and I appreciate that more than you know   It might sound crazy but I have never been so utterly let down by a Company in my entire life... They have almost crushed out my spirit and joy that I once found with computers.  (sigh)  
I will hold on to the sliver of hope that you can tell me something else to try.....   

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