Sound The Alarm Central & So Ohio: Event Information

April 6 - April 29, 2023

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 6 - April 29. Join us for a rewarding day at a Sound the Alarm event near you!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Greater Columbus Chapter

1) Thursday, April 6^th

Shift: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Activity: Canvassing Doorhangers

Location: Brentnell Community Center
1280 Brentnell Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219

2) Saturday, April 8^th

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

Activity: Install Event with Columbus Division of Fire

Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library: Shepard Branch
850 N. Nelson Rd.
Columbus, OH 43219

3) Thursday, April 13^th

Shift: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Activity: Canvassing Doorhangers in Delaware

Location: Delaware Fire Department
99 S. Liberty St.
Delaware, OH 43015

4) Saturday, April 15^th

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

Activity: Install Event with Delaware Fire Department

Location: Delaware Fire Department
99 S. Liberty St.
Delaware, OH 43015

5) Thursday, April 20^th

Shift: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Activity: Canvassing Doorhangers

Location: Marysville Fire Department
16300 County Home Rd.
Marysville, OH 43040

6) Saturday, April 22^nd

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

Activity: Install Event with Marysville Fire Department

Location: Marysville Fire Department
16300 County Home Rd.
Marysville, OH 43040

7) Thursday, April 27^th

Shift: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Activity: Canvassing Doorhangers

Location: Worthington Fire Department
6500 N. High St.
Worthington, OH 43085

8) Saturday, April 29^th

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

Activity: Install Event with Worthington Fire Department

Location: Worthington Fire Department
6500 N. High St.
Worthington, OH 43085

Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter

1) Friday, April 7^th

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

Activity: Pre-canvassing mobile home parks for a total of at least 250 homes

Location: 6074 Deerfield Rd.
Loveland, OH 45140

2) Monday, April 10^th

Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Activity: Install smoke alarms

Location: 6074 Deerfield Rd.
Loveland, OH 45140

3) Tuesday, April 11^th

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

Activity: Pre-Canvassing 250 homes in Mount Airy

Location: Mount Airy neighborhood
6121 Colerain Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45239

4) Friday, April 14^th

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

Activity: Pre-canvassing mobile home parks for a total of at least 250 homes

Location: 1785 State Route 28,
Goshen, OH 45122

5) Saturday, April 15^th

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

Activity: Install smoke alarms

Location: 6121 Colerain Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45239

6) Monday, April 17^th

Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Activity: Install smoke alarms

Location: 1785 State Route 28
Goshen, OH 45122

7) Tuesday, April 18^th

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

Activity: Pre-canvassing for 120 homes

Location: 7951 Alexandria Pike
Alexandria, KY 41001

8) Friday, April 21^st

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

Activity: Pre-canvassing mobile home parks for a total of at least 250 homes

Location: 1560 Bethel New Richmond Rd.
New Richmond, OH 45157

9) Saturday, April 22^nd

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

Activity: Install smoke alarms

Location: Alexandria FD
7951 Alexandria Pike
Alexandria, KY 41001

10) Monday, April 24^th

Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Activity: Install smoke alarms

Location: 1560 Bethel New Richmond Rd.
New Richmond, OH 45157

East Central Chapter (Guernsey & Richland Counties)

1) Saturday, April 22^nd

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

Activity: Install Event with Cambridge Fire Department

Location: Cambridge Fire Department
902 Gaston Ave.
Cambridge, OH 43725

2) Saturday, April 29^th

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

Activity: Install Event in Mansfield with North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC)

Location: NECIC
134 N. Main St.
Mansfield, OH 44902

Miami Valley Chapter

1) Saturday, April 15^th

Shifts: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Activity: Install Event in Dayton

Location: Dayton Firefighters Activity Center

3616 Needmore Rd

Dayton, OH 45424

2) Saturday, April 29^th

Shift: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Activity: Install Event with Rebuilding Dayton

Location: Five Rivers Health Center

721 Miami Chapel Rd

Dayton, OH 45417

South Central Chapter (Adams, Ross & Vinton Counties)

1) Saturday, April 15^th

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

Activity: Install Event with Hamden Fire Department

Location: Hamden Fire Department
100 Wilkesville Ave.
Hamden, OH 45634

2) Saturday, April 22^nd

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

Activity: Install Event with Peebles Volunteer Fire Department

Location: Peebles Fire Department
178 Elm St.
Peebles, OH 45660

3) Saturday, April 29^th

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

Activity: Install Event with Concord Township Fire Department

Location: Concord Fire Department
27 Springfield St.
Frankfort, OH 45628

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, knock on doors, check smoke alarms in homes and replace if necessary, 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 6 - April 29, 2023

April 6 - April 29, 2023

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