Sound the Alarm, Save a Life. Fitchburg Free Smoke Alarm Installation Event.

Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death from home fires in half. That’s why we’re rallying volunteers to Sound the Alarm in Fitchburg. Experience a rewarding day connecting with the fire departments, other volunteers and the families you’ll help.

Event details

Saturday, June 13

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location TBD

Lunch provided

Volunteers work in small teams on appointments made for nearby homes. Roles include smoke alarm installer, preparedness educator, and record keeper.

Installer - The smoke alarm installer's main responsibilities include conducting a smoke alarm needs assessment, installing up to three smoke alarms per home, demonstrating testing procedures, providing maintenance instructions, tracking equipment, and reporting installation details to the documenter.

Educator - Educators greet residents, discuss home fire prevention, review smoke alarm essentials, develop escape plans, share critical messages with residents, review safety checklists, and report completed education.

Documenter- The documenters responsibilities include filling out forms accurately and storing them securely until handoff to leadership. Assisting the smoke alarm installer by holding the ladder, passing tools, and keeping track of the equipment.

No prior experience is necessary; we’ll provide all the training you’ll need. Event volunteers would need to provide their own transportation for the day.

Contact Burlie Williams to sign up to volunteer at burlie.williams@redcross.org or 608-469-8441.