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, DFD 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. Through this initiative, we aim to equip between 1,000 - 1,600 homes in the City of Detroit with working smoke alarms. So far, we’ve installed these new smoke alarms in 120 homes across the city of Detroit. The application for this program is currently closed. If you have already applied, and are waiting to hear from our team, we’ll reach out to you as we review applications to get your family scheduled! 

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.