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Free Smoke Alarms and Installation Program

DeSoto County Emergency Management Agency, Board of Supervisors, and State Fire Marshal's Office · County program

Free smoke alarms and free installation; no dollar cap stated.

DeSoto County offers free smoke alarms and free installation to residents in the unincorporated county. Supplies are limited and are provided first come, first served.

Last verified: August 15, 2026
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Program details

How it works

DeSoto County Emergency Management Agency says it is offering free smoke alarms and smoke alarm installation to residents in the unincorporated county. After the application is received, a county representative contacts the homeowner to schedule installation.

The program is run by DeSoto County Emergency Management Agency in conjunction with the Board of Supervisors and the State Fire Marshal's Office.

What the money covers

The official page describes free smoke alarms and free smoke alarm installation. It does not state whether the alarms are battery-operated, hardwired, interconnected, or whether any additional fire protection items are included.

Amounts and limits

The page does not give a dollar amount. It does say the number of alarms is limited and that alarms are supplied on a first come, first served basis.

How to apply

Homeowners submit the county form online. The form collects contact information and property details so the county can estimate how many smoke alarms are needed.

Timing and deadlines

No closing date or deadline is stated on the official page. The only timing detail given is first come, first served.

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