Smoke Detectors

Detroit Smoke Alarm Program (DSAP)

The Detroit Fire Department (DFD) has launched a large-scale smoke alarm installation initiative supporting residents across the City of Detroit. Through October 2025, the Detroit Fire Department will be working to install 5000 10-year battery, smoke alarms in Detroit homes. DFD members will install three to five smoke alarms in each home, depending on size and need. The only requirement is that you are a resident of Detroit. Through this initiative, we plan to equip between 1000-1600 homes in the City of Detroit with working smoke alarms. The application for this program is currently closed. If you have already applied, our team will be reviewing applications and reaching out to residents in the coming weeks. 

For Those Who Have Applied

The application window for our Detroit Smoke Alarm Program (DSAP) is now closed. If you have already applied, we will review your application and reach out via email through our Community Relations Division to get you scheduled for installation. All email communications regarding our smoke alarm program will come from [email protected]. While you await communication from our team, it is important to be watchful of scammers. This is a free program and the Detroit Fire Department will not send any emails, texts or calls asking for financial compensation.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact our Community Relations Division at [email protected].

Smoke Alarm Safety

Smoke alarms are a crucial component of fire safety in the home. Here are a few important reminders to keep you and your family safe:

  • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom. They should also be outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement.
  • Test your smoke alarms at least ones a month by pushing the test button.
  • Don't ignore the beep. Remember to change your smoke alarm batteries at least twice a year.
  • Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.

Change Your Clock - Change Your Battery

When the Daylight Saving Time clock change approaches, the Detroit Fire Department reminds residents to make another change that could save lives — changing the batteries in their smoke alarms. The Detroit Fire Department annually urges the public to adopt this simple life safety habit.