Save Lives by Installing Smoke Alarms in At-Risk Homes!: Home Fire Campaign: Field Volunteer

PLACEMENT PURPOSE

The American Red Cross Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) launched the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign (HFPC) in October 2014. Its goal is to reduce the rate of deaths and injuries due to home fires by 25 percent over 5 years. Its strategy includes participating in a community coalition that targets neighborhoods at-risk for home fires; installs and tests smoke alarms; and provides fire safety and disaster preparedness education/planning.

OPEN TIME DAYS

2-3 hours per week; flexible with event schedule

REQUIRED TRAINING

* ｠ American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation

* ｠ Disaster Cycle Services: An Overview (optional)

* ｠ Home Fire Campaign Guidance and Training: Safety for Home Visits, Smoke Alarm Installation, and other required training.