Grants directory

Free serviceOpen

Residential Readiness Program

Martin County Fire Rescue / Martin County Fire Prevention · County program

Free smoke alarms, battery changes, and installation help at no cost

Martin County Fire Rescue offers residents free home fire-safety visits, including free smoke alarms or battery changes for people who need help. It is a no-cost county service focused on helping households improve fire readiness.

Last verified: August 16, 2026
Visit official program page

Program details

How it works

Martin County Fire Rescue offers residents the chance to participate in its Residential Readiness Program. The program is designed to give households fire-safety information and help make small changes around the home that improve safety in a fire.

If a resident needs assistance, county staff will visit the home and install free smoke alarms or change batteries. The page says the visit also includes practical preparedness guidance.

What the service includes

Residents receive:

  • A Residential Readiness Guide
  • Guidance in developing a Family Evacuation Plan
  • Emergency preparedness tips and information
  • Free smoke alarms, if needed
  • Help installing smoke alarms at no cost if the resident feels unsafe doing it themselves

How to apply

Applicants complete an online registration form. After registration is submitted, the county contacts the resident to schedule a home visit.

Contact

For questions, the page directs residents to Martin County Fire Prevention at (772) 288-5633.

Full eligibility details

Create a free account to see full eligibility, get matched to your address, and get application help.

Create account

Get matched to programs for your exact address

Create a free Cindera account to see full eligibility details, get programs matched to your exact address, and get grant application help.

Create account