Disasters and Accidents
Volunteers install free fire alarms for Florida mobile home park residents
February 20, 2026
Summary
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue partnered with the American Red Cross to install free fire alarms for residents of a mobile home park in Florida as part of fire safety outreach efforts.
Key Facts
- Free smoke alarms installed by volunteers
- Partnership between fire rescue and Red Cross
- Program targeted mobile home park residents
Context
A collaborative fire safety initiative between Okeechobee County Fire Rescue and the MidFlorida Chapter of the American Red Cross has provided free smoke alarm installations to residents of a local mobile home park.
The program aims to improve fire safety in communities that may be particularly vulnerable. Mobile home residents can face heightened risks during fires due to the construction and layout of manufactured housing. Such volunteer-driven programs help ensure residents have functioning smoke alarms, which are critical for early fire detection and safe evacuation.