Sound The Alarm Central & So Ohio: Event Information

April 9 - May 4, 2024

Sound the Alarm. Save a Life.

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

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 is rallying volunteers to install free smoke alarms, as part of our nationwide Sound the Alarm events.

The Central & Southern Ohio region is hosting Sound the Alarm events from April 9 - May 4. Join us for a rewarding day at a Sound the Alarm event near you!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Greater Columbus Chapter

Date: Saturday, April 13^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Upper Arlington FD, Station 72
3861 Reed Rd.
Upper Arlington, OH 43220

Date: Saturday, April 20^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location:
501 N Maple St.
Marysville, OH 43040

Date: Saturday, April 27^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Barnett Recreation Center
1184 Barnett Rd.
Columbus, OH 43227

Date: Saturday, May 4^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: BST&G Fire Department
350 W. Cherry St.
Sunbury, OH 43074

Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter

Date: Tuesday, April 9^th

Activity: Neighborhood Canvassing

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Sharonville Fire Department - Station 88
7150 Fields-Ertel Rd.
Sharonville, OH 45241

Date: Tuesday, April 9^th

Activity: Neighborhood Canvassing

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Trenton Fire Department
300 North Miami Street
Trenton, OH 45067

Date: Wednesday, April 10^th

Activity: Neighborhood Canvassing

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Oxford Fire Department
217 South Elm Street
Oxford, OH 45056

Date: Saturday, April 13^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Sharonville Fire Department - Station 88
7150 Fields-Ertel Rd.
Sharonville, OH 45241

Date: Sunday, April 14^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Sharonville Fire Station 88
7150 Fields-Ertel Rd.
Sharonville, OH 45241

Date: Monday, April 15^th

Activity: Neighborhood Canvassing

Shift: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Hamilton Fire Department Station 22
77 Pershing Ave.
Hamilton, OH 45011

Date: Thursday, April 18^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Muhlhauser Barn
8558 Beckett Rd.
West Chester Township, OH 45069

In partnership with the Butler County United Way this event will be held rain or shine on April 18, 2024 in these towns: Fairfield, Hamilton, Middletown, Oxford, Trenton and West Chester.

Date: Friday, April 19^th

Activity: Neighborhood Canvassing

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: American Red Cross - Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter
2111 Dana Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45207

Date: Tuesday, April 23^rd

Activity: Neighborhood Canvassing

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Rising Sun Fire Department
121 South High Street
Rising Sun, IN 47040

Date: Tuesday, April 23^rd

Activity: Neighborhood Canvassing

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Dillsboro Fire Department
10100 Front Street
Dillsboro, IN 47018

Date: Wednesday, April 24^th

Activity: Neighborhood Canvassing

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Lawrenceburg Civic Park
111 East High Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Date: Saturday, April 27^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shifts: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: American Red Cross
2111 Dana Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45207

Date: Tuesday, April 30^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Rising Sun United Methodist Church
110 S. Walnut St.
Rising Sun, IN 47040

Date: Tuesday, April 30^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Dillsboro Fire Department
10100 Front St.
Dillsboro, IN 47018

Date: Thursday, May 2^nd

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: Lawrenceburg Civic Park
111 E. High St.
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

East Central Chapter (Morgan and Marion Counties)

Date: Saturday, April 13^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Reicker Building
155 E. Main St.
McConnelsville, OH 43756

Date: Saturday, April 20^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Marion Matters Office
810 Kenton Ave
Marion, OH 43302

Miami Valley Chapter

Date: Saturday, April 13^th

Activity: Neighborhood Canvassing

Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: John Wolfe Park
4030 Denlinger Road
Trotwood, OH 45416

Date: Saturday, April 20^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: John Wolfe Park
4030 Denlinger Rd.
Trotwood, OH 45416

Date: Saturday, May 4^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Preble County EMA
6818 US 127 N
Eaton, OH 45320

South Central Chapter (Adams and Pickaway Counties)

Date: Saturday, April 20^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Circleville Fire Department
486 N. Court St.
Circleville, OH 43113

Date: Saturday, April 27^th

Activity: In-home Fire Safety Visits

Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Manchester Fire Department
204 W. 4th St.
Manchester, OH 45144

Red Cross volunteers prepare to Sound the Alarm

A family complete their home fire escape plan

Learn More About the Home Fire Safety Campaign in the Central & Southern Ohio Region

Learn More

If you want to schedule a smoke alarm installation please call 844-207-4509 to make your appointment.

Sound the Alarm FAQs

How do I find the address/times?

You can find information about all upcoming smoke alarm installation events in your local area by visiting our volunteer event search tool and entering your zip code.

How should I prepare for my event?

We want to make sure that you’re prepared to make our communities safer – and that you have a great volunteer experience.

That's why we developed short, streamlined training videos to help you get ready for your Sound the Alarm experience:

Overview of our Home Fire Campaign and Sound the Alarm events
How to conduct an in-home visit with safety, quality and effectiveness
Role-specific guides for the:
- Smoke Alarm Installer
- Educator
- Documenter

The in-home visit team training essentials videos are grouped together in a playlist for easy viewing.

What should I wear?

Dress comfortably – you will be on your feet walking outdoors most of the day. Be sure to listen to the weather forecast because our event will happen rain or shine!

What should I expect on the day of the event?

Your Sound the Alarm event will be a fun day of preparing families against home fires and making your community safer. Together we will canvass neighborhoods and knock on doors to ensure homes have working smoke alarms. We will also educate families about home fire safety, build evacuation plans with them and document our services.

When you arrive at the event location, follow the signs to check in. When everyone has arrived, there may be a short rally which gives us an opportunity to provide simple training and tips, as well as to celebrate you for generously volunteering your time!

You'll meet your installation team members (if you don't already know them) and receive supplies such as smoke alarms, a drill, educational materials, and a map of your route for the day. Then it's time to head out!

Most of your day will be spent visiting homes, installing smoke alarms, and providing home fire safety education to residents. You may be given scheduled appointments at particular homes on your route, or you may be knocking on doors to offer to install free smoke alarms, or a combination of both. In either case, you will be providing a valuable service to your community and helping to save lives.

May I bring other people with me?

Absolutely! We prefer everyone to register ahead of time so we are prepared to provide an excellent volunteer experience. If you don’t have time to register ahead, that’s okay, we will have forms available onsite.

Youth under 18 may volunteer at Sound the Alarm events but we do require parental consent. Please print out and have your parent/guardian fill out the Parental Consent form. Bring it with you to the registration table on the day of the event. Youth can serve in the documenter and educator positions on installation teams.

What information will I receive after I register?

After you register for Sound the Alarm, you will receive event location information, training videos and contact information for your local Red Cross. Please note that some information may not be available until the final week prior to the event. If you need additional information at this time, please connect with your local chapter.

What if there is bad weather?

Sound the Alarm events will take place as scheduled, even if there is bad weather. Please check the weather report before your event so you can be prepared. If you must cancel, please let us know.

How do I cancel?

We are sorry you are unable to attend. Please let your local chapter know or email SoundtheAlarmVols@redcross.org.

Who can I contact with other questions?

Connect with your local Red Cross for additional information about your event, our home fire campaign or other volunteer opportunities. Search for your local chapter or reference contact information within your email confirmation.

American Red Cross of Central & Southern Ohio Region

Sound the Alarm Central & Southern Ohio

April 9 - May 4, 2024

April 9 - May 4, 2024

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

If you want to schedule a smoke alarm installation please call 844-207-4509 to make your appointment.

Sound the Alarm FAQs