Disasters and Accidents
Fire safety volunteers install free smoke alarms in Florida community
February 21, 2026
Summary
Okeechobee County Fire Rescue partnered with the American Red Cross to provide and install free smoke alarms for local residents. The initiative aims to improve fire safety in the community.
Key Facts
- Okeechobee County Fire Rescue and Red Cross partnered on the initiative
- Free smoke alarms were installed for local residents
- Program aims to improve residential fire safety
Context
Volunteers from the MidFlorida Chapter of the Red Cross worked alongside Okeechobee County Fire Rescue personnel to install smoke alarms at no cost to residents. The program is part of broader fire prevention efforts to ensure homes have functioning early warning systems.
Smoke alarm installation programs are a common partnership between fire departments and the Red Cross, which has conducted similar initiatives nationwide to reduce fire-related injuries and deaths.