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Smoke Detector Give-A-Way / Save-A-Life and Installation Program
City of Reading Department of Fire and Rescue Services, Office of the Fire Marshal · City program
Free smoke detectors and installation
The City of Reading gives eligible homeowners free smoke detectors and installation. It’s a no-cost home fire-safety service for owner-occupied homes in the city.
Program details
How it works
The City of Reading’s Department of Fire and Rescue Services says it offers a free smoke detector give-a-way and installation program for homeowners in the city. The program is modeled on “Operation Save-A-Life” and is meant to help owner-occupied homes have working smoke detectors.
What the money covers
This is a free service, not a cash grant. The city provides smoke detectors and installs them.
What homeowners should know
The program says devices are placed inside and outside of every bedroom and on all levels of the home. The city also says it does not change batteries or provide replacement batteries.
How to apply
Homeowners can request smoke detectors by calling the Office of the Fire Marshal at the number listed on the program page.
Timing and deadlines
The page does not state an end date, funding cap, or application deadline.
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