American Red Cross, Sound the Alarm Home Fire Safety Program
American Red Cross of Nevada
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs American Red Cross, Sound the Alarm Home Fire Safety Program in its Las Vegas, NV research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
The American Red Cross of Southern Nevada provides free smoke alarm installation and home fire safety education through the Sound the Alarm campaign, in partnership with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. Trained volunteers visit homes to install up to two free smoke alarms, assist with fire escape planning, and in some cases install specialized alarms for deaf and hard-of-hearing residents. Over 2,000 free smoke alarms were installed in Southern Nevada in 2025.
No income limit, open to all Southern Nevada residents; schedule at SoundTheAlarm.org/Nevada; specialized alarms for deaf/hard-of-hearing residents may be available
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-09-16; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Las Vegas, NV, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Las Vegas SHIFT Program (Safe Home Improvements Funding & Training) Varies, funded through federal CDBG allocation
- City of Las Vegas Housing Rehabilitation Program Varies by household need and available funding
- City of Las Vegas Older Adults Home Modification Program Up to $5,000
- City of Las Vegas Lead-Based Paint Hazard Remediation Program Free assessment and remediation, no cost to qualifying households
Key Details
- Free smoke alarm installation for Southern Nevada residents, no income limit
- Volunteers install alarms, help create home fire escape plan
- Specialized bed shaker/strobe alarms available for deaf and hard-of-hearing
- Schedule a free home visit at SoundTheAlarm.org/Nevada
- Partnership with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, installed 2,000+ alarms in 2025
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- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
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- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Rolling, schedule a home visit at SoundTheAlarm.org/Nevada
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for American Red Cross, Sound the Alarm Home Fire Safety Program in Las Vegas?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for American Red Cross, Sound the Alarm Home Fire Safety Program in Las Vegas, NV?
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