Smoke detectors are one of the most important safety devices in your home. In a fire, the average time to safely escape a smoke-filled home is less than two minutes. Working smoke detectors provide an early warning, giving you and your family valuable time to get out safely and call 911.
As part of our commitment to community safety, Charlotte County Fire & EMS offers a Smoke Detector Assistance Program to help residents ensure their homes are properly protected.
Our firefighters can assist residents with:
- Checking smoke detectors to ensure they are working properly
- Replacing batteries in existing smoke detectors that are less than 10 years old
- Installing resident-provided, non-electric smoke detectors with sealed 10-year batteries
- Installing hardwired smoke detectors that match the home’s existing wiring configuration
(Charlotte County Fire & EMS cannot perform rewiring or electrical modifications.) - Providing fire safety education, smoke detector maintenance information, and fire extinguisher guidance
To request a smoke detector appointment, please complete the form below, email PSinfo@CharlotteCountyFL.gov, or call 941.833.5600.