Clay County Fire Rescue Smoke Alarm Request

How it works

Clay County Fire and Rescue says its goal is to make sure every home has functional smoke alarms. If your home lacks working smoke alarms and financial constraints prevent you from obtaining them, you can submit the request form and the department says it will promptly provide and install smoke alarm(s) at no cost.

What the service covers

The page says the program includes:

• providing smoke alarm(s)
• installing the smoke alarm(s)
• smoke alarm safety guidance

The safety guidance on the page covers placement, interconnection, choosing ionization or photoelectric alarms, monthly testing, installation height, battery replacement, replacement after 10 years, nuisance-alarm reduction, alarms near cooking appliances, voice announcement alarms, and devices for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Who the offer is for

The page frames the service as help for households that do not have working smoke alarms and have financial constraints that keep them from getting them. It also says the department will help residents outside its response area by directing them to their local fire department for support and resources.

Important restrictions

The page specifically says the offer does not apply to:

• rental properties
• homes undergoing renovation

How to apply

Applicants complete the online form. The page says a member of the Fire Prevention Committee will contact the requester regarding the request. The form asks for the nearest fire station, name, current working smoke alarm status, address, number of alarms needed, number of adults in the home, number of children in the home, phone number, and email.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state an application deadline or closing date.

Contact note

The page states that residents of Clay County, Florida need to call 904-284-7703 for assistance.