Home Fire Campaign

Hey Louisiana, it’s time to Sound the Alarm!

Home fires claim seven lives every day, but having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half. That’s why the American Red Cross of Louisiana is rallying volunteers to install free smoke alarms, create escape plans and share fire safety information as part of our nationwide Sound the Alarm events and Home Fire Campaign to help save lives.

Just One Day of Your Life Can Change Someone Else's Forever

Volunteer Opportunities

Save the Date and Join Us:

Sat, March 29, 2025

New Orleans, LA

Time:
9 AM - 2 PM

Location:
St. Augustine High School
2600 Tureaud Avenue
New Orleans, LA 71105

register for march 29

Sat, April 5, 2025

Lake Charles, LA

Time:
9 AM - 2 PM

Location:
University Park
1001 Central Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA 70605

register for april 5

Fri, April 11, 2025

Shreveport, LA

Time:
11 AM - 4 PM

Location:
Shreveport Office
805 Brook Hollow Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105

register for april 11

Request a free smoke alarm: 504-620-3142

robert, a red cross volunteer giving instructions

sta volunteers in baton rouge and kenner

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red cross volunteers during sound the alarm event

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volunteers in front of disaster relief vehicle

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red cross volunteers during sound the alarm event signing up

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red cross volunteers in front of fire truck

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red cross volunteers walking in neighborhood

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red cross volunteers smiling in front of a red cross vehicle

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red cross volunteer instaling smoke alarm

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two red cross volunteers talking with client

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red cross volunteers walking down the street with wagon

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red cross volunteer frank installing smoke alarm

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red cross volunteer giving instruction to a group

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red cross volunteer in blue shirt installing smoke alarm

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row of packed wagons filled with supplies

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If you’re in need of a smoke alarm, click below to submit a request.

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How You Can Get Involved

red cross volunteer installing a smoke alarm in a home

Want to help us install smoke alarms?

Join our team of volunteers today and make an impact in your community. In addition to installing free smoke alarms year round, we have many rewarding local volunteer opportunities available.

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three red cross volunteers carrying cart with smoke alarm and supplies

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red cross volunteers and firefighters surverying a fire damaged home

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What a day of volunteering typically looks like:

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Pack materials for canvassing

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Walk neighborhoods with packed material

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Install free smoke alarms

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Provide home fire safety education

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Enjoy group camaraderie

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Canvas neighborhoods to 'Sound the Alarm'

Thank You to Our Sound the Alarm Regional Partners

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana

Sound the Alarm Partner

Work on assembling Sound The Alarm educational
packets that accompany smoke alarms during installation was in full swing at an event hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBS).

read about Blue Cross blue shield partnership