St. Louis, MO – The St. Louis Fire Department joined forces with the American Red Cross of Missouri this weekend to promote fire prevention and home safety, installing more than 1,000 smoke alarms across the city.
According to the department, crews visited over 400 homes during the campaign, providing free alarms and assisting residents with home escape planning. The initiative was part of a post-fire demonstration designed to show how quickly fires can spread — and why working smoke alarms are crucial for survival.
Fire officials said the collaboration was supported by local media partners and community volunteers who helped amplify the department’s “#SaferSTL” message.
The department emphasized that most fatal home fires occur at night and that having a functioning smoke alarm can double a family’s chances of escaping safely.
Residents are encouraged to check smoke alarms monthly, replace batteries at least once a year, and develop a two-minute home escape plan.
This campaign builds on ongoing outreach by the St. Louis Fire Department and the Red Cross to reduce fire-related injuries and deaths throughout the region.
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