The Summerville Fire Department and the American Red Cross are looking for volunteers to install smoke alarms locally on May 4, 2019 during the Red Cross’ Sound the Alarm home fire safety and smoke alarm installation event.

The Red Cross has a goal of installing 100,000 free smoke alarms across the nation this spring.  According to the Red Cross, every day, seven people die in home fires and the Red Cross wants to prevent these needless tragedies.

During the event, volunteers work alongside fire departments and other local groups, canvassing at-risk neighborhoods to install free smoke alarms, replace batteries in existing alarms, educate families about fire prevention and safety, and fund raise for this lifesaving mission.

The event will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 8:30 AM until 4 PM.  To sign up to volunteer for the event or if you need a free smoke alarm, you can find out more here.