{"id":503836,"date":"2022-03-26T11:23:17","date_gmt":"2022-03-26T15:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=503836"},"modified":"2022-03-26T11:40:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-26T15:40:21","slug":"will-the-fire-department-provide-free-smoke-detectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/will-the-fire-department-provide-free-smoke-detectors\/","title":{"rendered":"Will the Fire Department Provide Free Smoke Detectors?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Smoke detectors are life-saving devices, and every home should have one. However, according to a National Fire Protection Association or NFPA report, as of at least 2015, five million households across the United States lack a smoke detector. Can you call the fire department and have them send you a smoke detector for free?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Smoke-detector-dust-cover.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503852\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fire departments rarely provide free smoke detectors, but they will install a pre-purchased smoke detector in your home free of charge. This way, you can be confident the smoke detector was installed correctly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re sure you\u2019re very curious about why your local fire department probably won\u2019t give you a free smoke detector. We\u2019ll tell you why ahead, so make sure you keep reading!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6607cc3b0255c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6607cc3b0255c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/will-the-fire-department-provide-free-smoke-detectors\/#Why_Wont_the_Fire_Department_Provide_Free_Smoke_Detectors\" title=\"Why Won\u2019t the Fire Department Provide Free Smoke Detectors?\">Why Won\u2019t the Fire Department Provide Free Smoke Detectors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/will-the-fire-department-provide-free-smoke-detectors\/#Can_You_Get_a_Free_Smoke_Detector_Outside_of_the_Fire_Department\" title=\"Can You Get a Free Smoke Detector Outside of the Fire Department?\">Can You Get a Free Smoke Detector Outside of the Fire Department?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/will-the-fire-department-provide-free-smoke-detectors\/#How_Much_Does_a_Smoke_Detector_Cost_on_Average\" title=\"How Much Does a Smoke Detector Cost on Average?\">How Much Does a Smoke Detector Cost on Average?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/will-the-fire-department-provide-free-smoke-detectors\/#How_Often_Should_You_Replace_a_Smoke_Detector\" title=\"How Often Should You Replace a Smoke Detector?\">How Often Should You Replace a Smoke Detector?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Wont_the_Fire_Department_Provide_Free_Smoke_Detectors\"><\/span><strong>Why Won\u2019t the Fire Department Provide Free Smoke Detectors?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To reiterate what we discussed in the intro, it doesn\u2019t matter which fire department you call in your city or town. They will offer to install a smoke detector free of charge, but they can rarely just give you a smoke detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It all comes down to liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once upon a time, firefighters used to do all sorts of services outside of providing fire education, rescuing victims, and putting out fires. They would <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/does-the-fire-department-install-car-seats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">install car seats<\/a> for new parents and even fill your swimming pool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if a parent was involved in an accident and the car seat came loose, they\u2019d sue the fire department. If a pool owner\u2019s swimming pool water chemistry test came back imbalanced, they too would sue the fire department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So imagine what would happen if today\u2019s firefighters issued citizens free smoke detectors. If the smoke detector malfunctioned or stopped working, the fire department would have a ton of lawsuits on its hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, that\u2019s even if the person with the smoke detector forgot to change the batteries or if they otherwise caused the malfunction themselves. After all, the fire department issued the smoke detector. If it\u2019s faulty, the fire department must be to blame.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not that a fire department doesn\u2019t want to help you out. They wish they could, but it\u2019s too risky for them. The few fire departments that do issue free smoke alarms do so at their own risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Get_a_Free_Smoke_Detector_Outside_of_the_Fire_Department\"><\/span><strong>Can You Get a Free Smoke Detector Outside of the Fire Department?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You decided to check with your local fire department and a few other departments in adjoining cities or towns anyway, and they all told you the same thing. They don\u2019t offer free smoke detectors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it still possible for you to get a free smoke alarm? More than likely, yes. Try the following avenues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your City or Town<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check in with your city or town representatives and ask if they have any initiatives where you can receive a free smoke detector. In many instances, the answer is usually yes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nonprofits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A nonprofit organization might be kind enough to hand out free smoke alarms as well. You\u2019ll have to research the organizations in your neighborhood or state to see what your options are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Volunteer Fire Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire departments might not typically give out smoke detectors, but volunteer fire organizations could. Here\u2019s a list of organizations for you to try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>American Gas Association<\/li><li>American Fire Sprinkler Association<\/li><li>Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition&nbsp;<\/li><li>International Association of Fire Chiefs<\/li><li>National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors<\/li><li>National Fire Information Council<\/li><li>National Fire Protection Association<\/li><li>National Volunteer Fire Council<\/li><li>Society of Fire Protection Engineers<\/li><li>U.S. Fire Administration&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we\u2019re not saying these organizations will for certain offer free smoke detectors, but it doesn\u2019t hurt to try. At the very least, someone at these organizations might be able to point you in the direction of where you can obtain a free smoke alarm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_a_Smoke_Detector_Cost_on_Average\"><\/span><strong>How Much Does a Smoke Detector Cost on Average?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are smoke detectors a low-cost device?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not exactly. The average price of a smoke detector is between $20 and $30.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most people, that might not be too expensive, but for those on low incomes or no incomes, that\u2019s a lot of money to ask to pay for a smoke detector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/can-steam-set-off-a-smoke-detector.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/can-steam-set-off-a-smoke-detector.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/can-steam-set-off-a-smoke-detector-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, it\u2019s not like you\u2019re only buying the detector. You have to purchase batteries too and possibly also tools to install the smoke alarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional installation can cost upwards of $65. If a $30 smoke alarm is too expensive for some people, then the professional installation would be out of the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s a great thing that local fire departments will very often install a smoke detector in your home for you at no extra cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that does nothing to change the price of smoke detectors themselves. These devices, considering they save lives, should be affordable for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, if you want both fire and carbon monoxide protection in the form of a dual smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm, these devices may be priced at up to $165.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we\u2019re focusing more on smoke dangers in today\u2019s article, carbon monoxide kills silently. Protection from this fatal gas should also be affordable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Often_Should_You_Replace_a_Smoke_Detector\"><\/span><strong>How Often Should You Replace a Smoke Detector?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who can spare the expense, a smoke detector will be around for a while. The device lasts on average for 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that you will have to replace the battery at least once per year but possibly twice annually to keep your smoke alarm working and your family safe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some fire departments still do it, but most will not provide free smoke detectors to local citizens. If the alarm were to malfunction or, even worse, fail altogether, that would be on the fire department who supplied the smoke detector. Lawsuits would result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re truly in need of a free smoke detector, you do have options. Plus, you can always rely on your fire department to install your new smoke detector for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With around five million people in the US still without smoke detectors, please make sure that you\u2019re not contributing to this statistic. Smoke detectors save lives, and every home should have one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smoke detectors are life-saving devices, and every home should have one. 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