Free Smoke Alarm Program

Roanoke Fire-EMS, City of Roanoke · City program

Free smoke alarms; also batteries for existing alarms, while available.

Roanoke Fire-EMS gives free smoke alarms to City of Roanoke homeowners who cannot afford to buy them, while supplies last. The program is limited to City of Roanoke residents and does not replace hardwired/interconnected alarms.

Last verified: August 26, 2026

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Program details

How it works

Roanoke Fire-EMS offers free smoke alarms to homeowners who are unable to purchase them on their own, based on availability. The city uses an online request form to collect the information needed to provide smoke alarms to the home.

What the service covers

The page states that the program provides smoke alarms. It also says Roanoke Fire-EMS can provide batteries for existing alarms.

Important limitations

Roanoke Fire-EMS cannot replace smoke alarms that are hardwired/interconnected.

How to apply

Homeowners submit the City of Roanoke form with contact information, address, household details, and answers about whether alarms or batteries are needed.

Contact

Questions go to Roanoke Fire-EMS at (540) 853-2327 or fire-ems@roanokeva.gov.

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