Home Safety Survey Program / Smoke Detectors

How it works

The Cape Girardeau Fire Department says it offers public education programs to help residents prepare for emergencies. One of those programs is a smoke detector service that installs smoke detectors and checks existing detectors for proper operation.

What the service covers

• Smoke detectors are installed.
• Existing detectors are checked to make sure they work properly.
• The detectors are donated by civic organizations.
• Fire Department personnel and members of the civic group do the installation.

Cost

• The service is free of charge.
• The department says the program is ongoing, but depends on economic need and the availability of donated detectors.
• The department also says the service is offered at various times during the year.

How to request it

Residents may request the service by calling the Fire Department.

Other related safety education

The same page also mentions home fire sprinklers as something to consider when building or renovating a home, and the department says personnel are happy to discuss that option. However, the page does not say there is a grant or rebate for sprinklers.