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Chatham County Fire Department Community Risk Reduction services

Chatham County Fire Department · County program

Free home safety/preparedness services

Chatham County Fire Department offers free home safety inspections and related preparedness services. Homeowners can request smoke detector help, Knox Box service, and a home safety inspection through the department’s community risk reduction portal.

Last verified: August 9, 2026
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Program details

How it works

The Chatham County Fire Department says it offers several services to better prepare residents for emergencies. The department’s request portal is for smoke detectors, Knox Boxes, home safety inspections, and special events.

What the service covers

The official page does not give a dollar amount because the service is provided through department personnel rather than a cash payment. The listed services relevant to home hardening and disaster readiness are:

  • Smoke detector requests/help
  • Knox Box service
  • Home safety inspections

How to request

Residents submit the portal form and a department employee contacts them to confirm and schedule an appointment.

Timing

The portal is not monitored continuously, and the page advises that emergencies should go to 911.

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