Free Stuff and Discounts for Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention Education

Whether you're introducing fire safety to little ones or covering safety measures with older relatives, these educational resources cover everything you need to know to keep your family safe.

Outreach Materials and Educational Programs: U.S. Fire Administration provides free fire safety and prevention outreach material and educational programs.
Home Fire Safety: The article shows how a family can prevent home fires, escape from a home fire in 2 minutes, and recover after a home fire.
Keep Your Family Safe from Fire: This articles help people to review and practice fire safety.
Home Fires: This articles explains home fire safety (before, during, and after).
Prevent House Fire: Safewise discusses how to prevent house fires.
Be Prepared: How to Properly Use a Fire Extinguisher: This articles explains, step by step, how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
Where Should I Install Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarms?: This articles shows where people should install smoke detectors and fire alarms in their home.
Fire Safety Tips for Major Household Appliances: This article shares fire safety tips for major home appliances.
Fire Safety Guide: Fire Prevention and How to Prepare for a Fire Emergency: This article discusses how to prevent home fires and how to be prepared during fire emergency.
Stay protected with these fire safety tips: Nationwide provides fire safety tips for residents to feel safe in their own house.

Fire Prevention Tips for Kids

Start Safe: Fire Resources for Educators: This articles help preschool teachers share important fire and burn safety lessons to young children (3-6 years old).
Fire Safety for Kids: This article explains how to teach fire safety for kids.
Teaching Kids About Fire Safety: There are 10 tips on how to teach kids about fire safety as prevention.
Keeping Kids Safe from Fire: USFA provides resources for parents, teachers, and caregivers to teach children how to keep safe from fire.
Fire Safety Made Fun: There are activities (including coloring and games) provided by Fire Safe Kids for teachers and parents to teach kids how to be safe from fire.
Kids Home Fire Safety: This article points out important precautionary measures for parents to keep their children safe from fire.
What to Do in a Fire: The article talks about the important facts to train kids about not only school fire drills, but also home fire drills.
Fire Safety for Children: The article talks about children and fire facts, as well as fire prevention tips.
Children and Fire Safety: There are facts, stats, resources, and hints for children and fire safety in this article.

Fire Prevention Tips for Seniors

Fire Safety for Older Adults: NFPA shares useful tips for seniors regarding fire safety.
10 Best Fire Safety Tips for Seniors: Older adults are twice as likely to die or get injured from a fire, and this article therefore provides 10 useful tips for seniors to prevent fire.
Fire Safety Outreach Materials for Older Adults: U.S. Fire Administration provides free fire safety and prevention outreach material and educational programs for older adults.
Fire Safety for Older Adults: There are facts, stats, resources, and hints for older adults and fire safety in this article.
Fire Safety for Seniors (Massachusetts): There are resources for caregivers to teach seniors how to do fire prevention and fire safety.
Fire Prevention Week: 5 Tips to Help Seniors Prevent Fires: There are 5 tips for caregivers to help seniors prevent fires.
Home Fire Safety for Older Adults Safety Awareness Program Toolkit: As older adults are significantly high risk of dying from fire, caregivers should teach older adults to take a proactive approach to home fire safety by learning about potential fire hazards and how to prevent them.

Free CPR Training, AED Training, and More

Knowing CPR or how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) is an incredibly useful skill. Luckily, some national organizations and regional governments offer training for free.

OSHA Train: OSHA Train provides 100% free training material for fire prevention plans.
Pro Trainings: Pro Trainings provides a CPR training library and test for free (however, residents need to pay if they need the certificate).
American AED CPR Association: American AED CPR Association provides free online free classes from Healthcare Provider BLS, CPR/AED, CPR/AED/First-Aid combination or Bloodborne Pathogens.
National CPR Foundation: National CPR Foundation provides free CPR classes (however, residents need to pay if they need the certificate).
Disque Foundation: Residents can request a free Webinar CPR training from Kim Murray, a medical educator.
American BLS: Residents can join a free online CPR/AED or CPR/BLS course provided by American BLS.
Learn CPR Online: Learn CPR Online provides free online courses and a free certificate in PDF format.

Regional Training Resources

DC Fire and EMS Department: Residents can schedule an appointment with DC Fire and EMS Department to get free CPR online courses.
FDNY Smart: FDNY Smart provides a free 30-minute class on compressions-only CPR (no certification) for New Yorkers (sign up by filling form on the website or calling FDNY's CPR Training Unit at 718-281-3888).
Virginia Beach Rescue Squad: Virginia Beach Rescue Squad provides a free CPR non-certification class (registration by online form).
City of Boston Government: Boston EMS Community provides free, non-certificate CPR instruction for community groups.
City of Allen: City of Allen Government provides free classes, group training, and special events (must register in advance).
Elite Care Houston: Elite Care Houston provides free, hands-only CPR and AED training.

Tips on Brush Clearance

For those of us that may live near areas of dry brush and wildlife, consider reviewing the following tips on residential brush clearance from firefighters to keep your home safe.

Brush Clearance Tips for Homeowners: Advice from the Los Angeles Fire Department on how to properly clear brush around your home.
Defensible Space: Why It's Important: How to build a risk-free burn area around your home by clearing away fire-prone brush and plants.
Essential Tips for Wildfire Prevention: What to do in and around your home to prevent the risk of brush fires.
Backyard Debris Burning: Learn how to properly and safely burn dry branches and debris in your backyard to help prevent wildfires.

Free Stuff for Fire Prevention

While emergency preparedness is extremely important, we know you already have a long list of to-dos. Fortunately, resources like those below offer free safety apps, smoke alarms, and more to make it easier than ever.

Free Safety Apps

Pulsepoint: Pulsepoint is an 911-connected app (iOS and Android) that can immediately notify you of emergencies occurring in the phone holder's community and can request help when CPR is needed nearby.
First Aid: First Aid is an app to get instant access to information on handling the most common first aid emergencies.
Emergency: Emergency is an app that gives phone holders warning about more than 35 different severe weather and emergency alerts.
Nixle: Nixle is an app that keeps phone holders up to date with relevant information from local public safety departments and schools according to the ZIP code (that phone holders input).
Neighbors: Neighbors is an app that connects phone holders with their neighborhood to get real-time crime and safety alerts from neighbors and public safety agencies.
Sparky: Sparky's games and apps are designed for kids to learn about fire prevention in a fun way.

Free or Discounted Smoke Alarms, and More

Red Cross: People who cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or are physically unable to install a smoke alarm can reach the Red Cross for help through phone or website.
American Red Cross: People who cannot afford to purchase smoke alarms or install one can request help from the American Red Cross by filling out the form on the website.
Nest: Residents can buy smoke and CO alarm in bundles at a cheaper price at Nest.
Burn Institute: Seniors (62+ years old) can apply on this website to get a free smoke alarm.
ADT: ADT offers several home security package (including fire safety tools) for residents.

Free Smoke Alarm Programs by State

Need a new smoke alarm? You'd be surprised how many local government organizations offer them for free. Check to see if your city or county is on this list of free smoke alarm programs.

Arizona

Sun City Fire and Medical Department: Sun City Fire and Medical Department offers free smoke detectors for their citizens who request one by completing the form on website.
Chandler Government: Chandler Government offers free smoke detectors for their eligible citizens who request one by calling 480-782-2160.

Arkansas

Roger City Government: Citizens can fill out the form on the website to get a free smoke alarm provided by Roger City Arkansas Government.

British Columbia

Surrey Fire Service: Surrey Fire Service offers free smoke detectors for their citizens who request one by filling out the form on website.

California

Hayward: Hayward Government provides free smoke alarms for eligible residents who request one by calling 510-583-4948.
Red Cross Los Angeles: Los Angeles-eligible residents can get a free smoke alarm from the Red Cross by requesting one on their website.
National City: National City California offers free smoke detectors for their citizens who request one by calling 619-336-4556 or sending an email to cert@nationalcityca.gov.
San Marcos Fire Department: San Marcos Fire Department offers free smoke detectors for their senior citizens (55+ years old).
Central Fire Protection District: Central Fire Protection District provides and installs smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for the District's senior citizens and low-income residents (request by contacting the Community Risk Reduction Division at 831-685-6698).
Kensington Fire: Kensington Fire offers free smoke detectors for senior and low-income citizens who request one by calling 510-215-4450.

Connecticut

Bridgeport: Bridgeport Government provides a free smoke alarm for eligible residents who request one by calling 203-335-8835 or emailing them (links on the website).

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department: District of Columbia residents can request free smoke alarms by sending a request online or by calling 202-673-3331.

Florida

Hillsborough County: Hillsborough County residents can request a free smoke alarm online (they also provide free special alarms for the deaf, hard of hearing, and children with special needs).
City of Orlando: Eligible City of Orlando citizens can request a free smoke alarm by filling out the form on the website.
Gainesville: The Gainesville government offers free smoke detectors for their citizens who request one by calling 770-534-7193.
Tampa: Tampa Government offers free smoke detectors for their senior and infirmed citizens by calling 813-274-7000.
Escambia County Fire Rescue: Escambia County Fire Rescue offers free smoke detectors for their citizens who request one by filling out the form on website.
Ocala: Ocala Fire Rescue offers free smoke alarms and installation to any homeowner residing within the City of Ocala (request by filling out a form on the website).
Marion County: Marion County Government offers free smoke alarms to their residents who call MCFR Headquarters at 352-291-8000.

Georgia

Savannah: Savannah Government offers free smoke detectors for their citizens (request by calling 912-651-6756).

Indiana

Columbus Township Fire & Rescue: Columbus Township Fire & Rescue will provides free smoke alarms to Bartholomew County residents who complete the request form on the website.

Kansas

Olathe: Olathe Government offers free smoke alarms to their residents who complete the request form on the website.

Kentucky

Lexington: Lexington Government offers free smoke detectors for their citizens who request one by sending an email to LFD-communityservices@lexingtonky.gov or calling 859-231-5662.

Louisiana

New Orleans Fire Department: New Orleans citizens can request a standard smoke alarm system or a deaf and hard of hearing smoke alarm system by filling out the form on the website.

Michigan

Springfield Charter Township: Seniors and low-income families in Springfield can request a free smoke alarm by calling 248-625-6699.
Red Cross Michigan: Michigan eligible residents can get a free smoke alarm from the Red Cross by requesting one the website.
City of Dear Born: Dear Born-eligible residents can get a free smoke alarm and free installation from the government by calling 313-943-2134.
Bay City: Bay City Government offers free smoke detectors for their eligible citizens who request one by calling 989-892-7775.

Minnesota

St. Paul: The Government of St. Paul will provide a free smoke alarm for their citizens who request one by filling out the form.

Missouri

St. Louis: Eligible St. Louis citizens can request a free smoke alarm by calling the STLFD Smoke Detector Hotline at 314-533-3406.

New Jersey

The Borough of Madison: Madison seniors can request a free smoke alarm by calling 973-593-3021.
Morris Township: Morris Township offers free smoke detectors for their eligible citizens who request one by calling 973-326-7435.

New Mexico

Bernalillo County: Eligible Bernalillo County residents can request a free smoke alarm by filling out the form on the website.

North Carolina

Charlotte Fire Department: The Charlotte Fire Department provides a free smoke alarm for eligible residents who request one by filling out the form online.
Greensboro: Eligible Greensboro citizens can request a free smoke alarm by filling out the form on the website or by calling 336-641-7565.
Forsyth County: Eligible citizens of Forsyth County can request a free smoke alarm by contacting the fire department at 336-703-2550.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City: People from Oklahoma City are eligible for a free smoke alarm via online from the government.
Oklahoma City (Vision/Hearing Impaired): People with vision/hearing impairment can request a free, specialized disability smoke alarm from the Oklahoma City government.

Pennsylvania

City of Philadelphia: The City of Philadelphia government offers free smoke detectors for their citizens who request one through Philly311.

South Carolina

Dorchester County: The Dorchester County Government offers free smoke alarms and installation to any homeowner residing within Dorchester County (request by filling out the form on the website or calling DCFR Headquarters at 843-563-0214).

Tennessee

Department of Commerce and Insurance Tennessee: Eligible Tennessee resident can request a free smoke alarm by filling out the form on the website.
Gallatin: The Gallatin Fire Department will provide a free smoke alarm for Gallatin residents who request one by filling out the form.
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department offers free smoke detectors for their eligible citizens who request one by calling 615-893-1422.
Hendersonville: Citizens can fill out the form on the website to get a free smoke alarm provided by the Hendersonville Government.

Texas

Austin: Austin residents can request a free smoke alarm and free home hazard assessment (call 512-974-0299) provided by the Austin Fire Department.
Corpus Christi Fire Department: Eligible City of Corpus Christi residents can request free smoke alarms by calling the Corpus Christi Fire Department at 361-826-3922 or sending an email to markle@cctexas.com.
San Antonio: Eligible San Antonio citizens can request a free smoke alarm by contacting the United Way Helpline at 2-1-1.
Houston: Eligible Houston citizens can request a free smoke alarm by calling the Public Affairs Division at 832-394-6633.
Longview: Longview Texas Government offers free smoke detectors for their eligible citizens who request one by email or fax.
City of Mesquite: The City of Mesquite Government offers free smoke detectors to their eligible citizens who request one by calling 972-216-6267.
El Paso: Citizens can fill out the form on the website to get a free smoke alarm provided by El Paso Texas Government.
Amarillo: Olathe Government offers free smoke alarms to their residents who call Captain Kyle Joy at 806-378-9340.

Virginia

Arlington: Operation Firesafe provides free smoke alarms to Arlington residents (request is by contacting the neighborhood fire station or completing the form on the webpage).
Hampton: People of Hampton can request a free smoke alarm by filling out the form on the website.
Warren County: Low-income families that reside in Warren County can request a free smoke alarm by calling 540-636-3830 or emailing fireprevention@warrencountyfire.com.
Fairfax County: Fairfax County government offers free smoke detectors for their citizens who request one by filling out the form on the website.
Norfolk: Norfolk Government offers free smoke detectors for their eligible citizens who request one by calling 757-664-6510 or completing the online form on the website.
Loudoun County: Citizens can call 703-737-8600 to get a free smoke alarm provided by Loudoun County Government.
Roanoke: Citizens can fill out the form on the website to get a free smoke alarm provided by Roanoke Government.
Richmond: Richmond Government offers free smoke alarms to their residents who call 804-646-1526.

Washington

Seattle: Seattle Government offers free smoke detectors for their eligible citizens who fill out the form on the website.
East Pierce Fire & Rescue: Citizens can call 253-863-1800 to get a free smoke alarm installed by East Pierce Fire & Rescue.

Wisconsin

City of Kenosha: City of Kenosha offers free smoke alarms to their residents who email or phone 262-653-4110.

Insurance Discounts

Worried about kitchen fires or live in a fire-heavy area? Look into these discounts for home and renter's insurance to make sure your bases are covered in the event of an emergency.

State Farm: State Farm provides home insurance as well as discounts for their customers.
Liberty Mutual: Liberty Mutual provides home insurance and various discount option for their customers.
Allstate: Allstate gives saving options to reduce your home insurance premium.
Progressive: Progressive has homeowners' discounts for home insurance.
Travelers: Travelers offers discounts and savings on home insurance.
Travelers: Travelers offers discounts and savings on renter's insurance.
Farmers: Farmers provides several options for home insurance discounts.
Nationwide: There are several ways for residents to save on home insurance fees at Nationwide.
Erie Insurance: If residents take both auto and home insurance with Erie Insurance, they will get multipolicy discounts from 16% to 25% (depending on the state).

Bottom Line

It may be difficult to stop fires altogether, but we can at least make sure that, if they do happen, we are prepared and ready to act. This list of fire prevention resources is the perfect place to start to keep you and your family safe.

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