American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, Free Smoke Alarms
American Red Cross / Sound the Alarm Campaign
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, Free Smoke Alarms in its Tucson, AZ 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 installs free smoke alarms and creates home fire escape plans through their nationwide Home Fire Campaign and Sound the Alarm events. Volunteers will visit your home, test existing alarms, and install up to 3 new smoke alarms at no cost. Priority given to high-risk households including those with elderly residents, young children, or people with disabilities. Request a home visit through your local Red Cross chapter.
Free service, no income requirement
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Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Tucson, AZ, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Tucson Housing Repair Program (THRP) Up to $25,000 ($15,000 grant + up to $10,000 deferred loan)
- Tucson Annual Residential Rehabilitation (TARR) Program Up to $12,500 ($7,500 grant + up to $5,000 deferred loan at 2% simple interest)
- City of Tucson CDBG Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Up to $75,000 for substantial rehabilitation
- Pima County Home Repair Assistance Program Varies; deferred loan or grant based on income and project
Key Details
- Free installation of up to 3 smoke alarms per home
- Volunteers also create a home fire escape plan with you
- Available nationwide through local Red Cross chapters
- No income requirement, open to all households
- Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit local chapter website to schedule
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
The Red Cross installs free smoke alarms in homes that need them, up to three per home, through its Home Fire Campaign. You request a home visit from your local Red Cross.
Steps to apply
- Visit the Red Cross Sound the Alarm page or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
- Request a free home fire safety visit and smoke alarm installation.
- Schedule the visit with your local Red Cross region.
- Volunteers install the alarms and help you make an escape plan.
Documents you will likely need
- None. You only need your address and contact information to schedule.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, request any time; major installation events held in spring
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, Free Smoke Alarms in Tucson?
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 Home Fire Campaign, Free Smoke Alarms in Tucson, AZ?
Confirm the application route directly with American Red Cross / Sound the Alarm Campaign; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 1-800-733-2767. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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