Baton Rouge, LA – The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is reviving its life-saving initiative, distributing more than 10,000 smoke alarms to fire departments statewide this week as part of Operation Save-A-Life.
According to the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office, the program equips local fire departments with free smoke alarms to install in homes across Louisiana — particularly in communities at higher fire risk. The effort aims to ensure more homes are protected as colder weather increases fire danger.
“This program saves lives,” officials said in a statement. “Working smoke detectors give families precious time to escape during a fire.”
So far this year, 83 people have died in 64 Louisiana house fires, and only two of those homes had working smoke alarms, according to SFM data. In 2024, 73 people died in residential fires statewide.
Residents can contact their local fire department to request a free smoke alarm and installation through the Operation Save-A-Life program. Officials remind the public to test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries regularly.
Smoke alarms are available now through participating fire departments while supplies last.
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