Free smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

Get Alarmed Alabama

Alabama Fire College

What is free

"The smoke detector and installation will be free of charge and are administered through the Alabama Fire College."⁴

Who

"This statewide fire safety initiative will help in providing Alabamians a smoke detector to protect their homes."⁴

How

"Receive a free smoke alarm for your home."⁵

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CPSC carbon monoxide grant

Alaska Department of Public Safety

Award

$100,000.00, announced July 2, 2024.³

What the grant pays for

CPSC's words, under National

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State Fire Marshal smoke alarm supply

Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal

What is free

"If you have any other questions, or are in need of a free smoke alarm please contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office nearest you:"⁶

How

"New Castle County (302) 323-5365
Kent County (302) 739-4394
Sussex County (302) 856-5298"⁶

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Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alert Device Program (House Bill 53)

Delaware Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

What is free and who

"The program provides accessible fire and carbon monoxide alerting equipment at no cost to eligible Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, Deaf Blind, & Blind with Hearing Loss Delaware residents who may not perceive standard audible alarms."⁷

How

"If you have hearing loss and would like to enroll in this program, you must complete Fire & CO Alert Device Program Application Form and submit to:
[email protected]
or
Fax: (302) 736-9197"⁷

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Smoke Alarm Giveaway and Installation Program

DC Fire and EMS Department

What is free

"The A’sia Sutton Smoke Alarm Giveaway and Installation Program is a DC Fire and EMS Department District-wide initiative to ensure that all District of Columbia homes have working smoke alarms."⁸

Who

"You must live in the District of Columbia and show proof of residency.
You must be a homeowner and living in that home (not rental property)."⁸

How

"Smoke alarms may be requested by contacting the Department’s Fire Prevention Division directly by calling (202) 727-1614"⁸

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Program

DC Health

What is free

"DC Health’s new Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Program provides free CO alarms and easy safety training to eligible residents in Wards 5, 7, and 8"⁹

Who

"including adults 65+ and families with children under 18."⁹

How

"DC Health will provide free CO alarm tabling events in the lobby of its main headquarters, 2201 Shannon Place SE, every second Wednesday of the month in 2026, from 9 am to 12 pm."⁹

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CPSC carbon monoxide grant

State of Georgia Department of Public Health

Award

$178,577.93, announced July 2, 2024.³

What the grant pays for

CPSC's words, under National

Official page

Be Alarmed Smoke Alarm Program

Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal

What is free and how

"The educational materials and smoke alarms are provided to fire departments at no cost."¹⁰

Who

"This program distributes smoke alarms with 10-year sealed batteries to Illinois fire departments to install in the homes of their at-risk citizens, as well as fire safety education materials."¹⁰

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Get Alarmed

Indiana Department of Homeland Security

What is free

"the Get Alarmed campaign began as a smoke alarm installation program working closely with fire departments to distribute the alarms across the state at no cost."¹¹

Who

"Contact your local fire department if you need help acquiring smoke alarms."¹¹

How

"Individuals who want smoke alarms can request them through their local fire department."¹¹

Supply

"The Get Alarmed campaign has distributed all of its smoke alarm inventory. IDHS is working to resupply its inventory, but fire departments should keep this in mind when requesting additional alarms."¹¹

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Get Alarmed Kansas Free Smoke Alarm Program

Office of the State Fire Marshal, Kansas

What is free

"Get Alarmed Kansas allows trained volunteers to install free smoke alarms in homes."¹²

Who

"You must be a resident of Kansas." "You must be a homeowner and living in that home (not rental property.)"¹²

How

"Kansas homeowners can request a free smoke alarm by contacting their local fire department."¹²

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Operation Save-A-Life

Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal

What is free

The official page's link: "Register For A Free Smoke Alarm"¹³

Who

"providing smoke alarms to vulnerable citizens and at-risk communities with the help of your local fire department."¹³

How

"To schedule the installation of a smoke alarm through this program, contact your local fire department."¹³

Official page

CPSC carbon monoxide grant

Louisiana State Fire Marshal

Award

$37,500.00, announced July 2, 2024.³

What the grant pays for

CPSC's words, under National

Official page

Get Alarmed Maryland

Office of the State Fire Marshal

What is free and who

"The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) offers free alarms to qualified residences through the Get Alarmed Maryland program. This important initiative provides one free smoke alarm and one free CO alarm to homes that do not already have these lifesaving devices installed."¹⁴

How

"To participate, fill out the Get Alarmed MD Alarm Request Form online, submit your information, and our team will contact you to arrange the installation."¹⁴

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Home Fire Campaign

American Red Cross, Massachusetts

What is free and who

"The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign helps save lives by installing free smoke alarms in homes that don't have them, and by educating people about home fire safety."¹⁵

How

"To have smoke alarms installed in your home for free, fill out the form or call 1-800-564-1234"¹⁵

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MI Prevention alarms

Michigan Bureau of Fire Services

What is free

"Are Smoke Alarms/CO Detectors free? Answer: Yes, however, the alarms need to be installed in your home and a home survey questionnaire will be done during the installation."¹⁶

Who and how

"MI Prevention works with local fire departments to supply smoke alarms for installation, if you need a smoke alarm, we encourage you to contact your local fire department."¹⁶

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Statewide carbon monoxide awareness campaign

Minnesota Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal

What is free

"Fire departments will install alarms in homes free of charge, while also educating residents on CO poisoning and prevention."¹⁷

Who

"SFM has distributed 2,500 CO alarms to fire departments in eight Minnesota cities with populations at higher risk of CO poisoning. Those cities are Austin, Bemidji, Brainerd, Duluth, Red Wing, Rochester, Virginia and Willmar."¹⁷

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Free CO Alarms city list

Minnesota Department of Health

What is free

"The following cities are offering free CO alarms to residents."¹⁸

Who

"Atwater, Braham, Comfrey, Eagan, Hopkins, Huge, Janesville, Madison Lake, Maple Grove, North Branch, Palo, Randolph/Hampton, St. Anthony, St. Michael, West Metro, White Bear Lake"¹⁸

How

"Contact your city fire department to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements."¹⁸

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CPSC carbon monoxide grant

New Hampshire Department of Safety

Award

$90,772.50, announced July 2, 2024.³

What the grant pays for

CPSC's words, under National

Official page

Get Alarmed, Tennessee

Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office

What is free

"expansion of the lifesaving “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” free smoke alarm program to include carbon monoxide detectors."¹⁹

Who

"Citizens who need working CO detectors and smoke alarms should contact their local fire departments and ask if they participate in the program"¹⁹

How

"Tennesseans who meet the requirements for receiving an alarm or detector can make a request via our website" "Once we receive the request, we will notify the appropriate fire department about the request."¹⁹

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CPSC carbon monoxide grant

Vermont Department of Public Safety

Award

$50,772.01, announced July 2, 2024.³

What the grant pays for

CPSC's words, under National

Official page

Get Alarmed NYC

New York City Fire Department

What is free

"The Get Alarmed NYC program helps save lives by installing free smoke alarms in homes and providing education about home fire safety to residents in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island."²⁰

Who and how

"New York City residents must submit their installation request online."²⁰

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Free visual fire alarm program

Houston Fire Department and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities

What is free and who

"The Houston Fire Department is reaching out to all individuals in Houston and the surrounding area who are deaf or hard of hearing in order to register them for the free visual fire alarm program."²¹

How

"Citizens May Apply by calling MOPD at 832-394-0814"²¹

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Get a smoke alarm installed

Philadelphia Fire Department

What is free and how

"You can request smoke alarms through Philly311, and the Fire Department will install them in your home for free."²²

Who

"To receive smoke alarms, you must live in the City of Philadelphia in a one- or two-family home that is occupied by the owner."²³

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San Antonio Fire Department smoke alarms

San Antonio Fire Department

What is free, who, and how

"San Antonio Fire Department offers free smoke alarms, including installation, to citizens living in single family homes in San Antonio."²⁴

Texas State Fire Marshal's list

Dallas Fire Rescue smoke alarms

Dallas Fire Rescue

What is free and who

"Dallas Fire Rescue offers free smoke alarms and installation to Dallas homeowners."²⁵

How

"To request a smoke alarm, Dallas residents can call 214-670-7016 or 3-1-1."²⁵

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Fort Worth Fire Department smoke detectors

Fort Worth Fire Department

What is free, who, and how

"Fort Worth Fire Department provides free smoke detectors to residents. They replace batteries or install a free smoke detector to anyone needing assistance."²⁴

Texas State Fire Marshal's list

Mayor's Home Fire Safety Program

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department

What is free

"The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will provide and install a free battery-powered smoke alarm for any qualifying Jacksonville resident living in a single-family or two-family residence. The department will also install replacement batteries in existing smoke alarms at no charge."²⁶

Who

"not everyone will be eligible or meet the criteria for the service, due to the limited resources available. Exclusionary examples include businesses, contractors and rental properties."²⁶

How

"For a free smoke alarm or to arrange to have the batteries in an existing device replaced, call 904-630-CITY (2489)"²⁶

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Free Smoke Alarm Program

Austin Fire Department

What is free

"We seek to implement this vision through our Free Smoke Alarm Program which offers a free smoke alarm to any resident of Austin in need."²⁷

Who

"The only prerequisites are that the person reside in a privately-owned home and have a genuine need for our assistance."²⁷

How

"To participate in this program please call our Free Smoke Alarm Hotlines at 512-974-0299."²⁷

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Free Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms

Seattle Fire Department

What is free

"Free combination smoke/CO alarms are provided and installed in the homes of qualifying Seattle homeowners who live in their homes, are 65 and over and who live on a low income. We do not provide smoke/CO alarms for rental properties or for home sale purposes. The smoke/CO alarms are battery-powered and are installed by Seattle firefighters."²⁸

Who

"Live in the city of Seattle
Own and live in your home (rental properties do not qualify, and this program is not meant to satisfy sale/purchase requirements)
Identify as two of the following:
Senior (age 65 and up)
Live on a low income
Have any type of disability"²⁸

How

"Step 1: Residents fill out an online request form. Residents must be low income, over the age of 65 or deaf/hard of hearing. Landlords are required to provide smoke/CO alarms for all rental units.
Step 2: After submitting your request you will be contacted by your local fire station to schedule an appointment."²⁸

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CPSC carbon monoxide grant

City and County of Denver

Award

$82,500.00, announced July 2, 2024.³

What the grant pays for

CPSC's words, under National

Official page

Free smoke alarm from the Fire Marshal's Office

Nashville Fire Department, Fire Marshal's Office

What is free and who

"Residents of Nashville/Davidson County in need of a smoke alarm may obtain one (1) free smoke alarm per household from the Fire Marshal’s Office."²⁹

How

"Residents can receive their smoke alarm at Fire Department Headquarters Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m." to "3:00 p.m."²⁹

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Smoke Alarm Giveaway and Installation Program

DC Fire and EMS Department

Listed under District of Columbia above.

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Program

DC Health

Listed under District of Columbia above.

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El Paso Fire Department smoke alarm

El Paso Fire Department

What is free, who, and how

"El Paso Fire Department provides a free smoke alarm if you live within the city limits, are willing to let the department install the smoke alarm, currently do not have a smoke alarm in your home; you must be the homeowner."²⁴

Texas State Fire Marshal's list

Free home installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Boston Fire Department

What is free

"The Boston Fire Department in collaboration with the American Red Cross, is offering free home installation for 10-year battery powered smoke and carbon monoxide detectors."³⁰

Who

"Low-income City of Boston residents and seniors are eligible for this program."³⁰

How

The official page's link: "Request an Alarm"³⁰

Official page

Smoke alarm installation

Portland Fire and Rescue

What is free and who

"If you need assistance with smoke alarms, we can provide and install them at no cost."³¹

How

"Smoke Alarm Hotline"
"[email protected]"
"503-823-3752"³¹

Official page

CPSC carbon monoxide grant

City of Portland

Award

$320,000.00, announced July 2, 2024.³

What the grant pays for

CPSC's words, under National

Official page

311 Smoke Alarm Program

Baltimore City Fire Department

What is free and who

"Through the Baltimore City Fire Department's 311 Smoke Alarm Program, residents of Baltimore City can receive free smoke alarms."³²

How

"To request free smoke alarms in Baltimore City, residents should call 311. Requests are routed to the Baltimore City Fire Department, and firefighters will install 10-year lithium, tamper-resistant smoke alarms on each level of the home, typically within two hours."³²

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Atlanta Fire Rescue Smoke Alarm Program

Atlanta Fire Rescue Department

What is free

"To receive a free smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector, submit a Smoke Alarm Application Program request."³³

Who

"The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) wants to ensure that each home in the City of Atlanta has a working smoke alarm."³³

How

"Once the request is submitted, a representative from AFRD will contact you for fulfillment scheduling within two (2) business days."³³

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Home fire safety smoke alarm request

Minneapolis Fire Department

What is free

"The American Red Cross provides free smoke alarms and fire education."³⁴

How

The official page's link: "Request a smoke alarm"³⁴

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