American Red Cross: Multiple southeast Arkansas fire departments partnering with American Red Cross to offer free smoke alarms

Multiple southeast Arkansas fire departments partnering with American Red Cross to offer free smoke alarms Video: American Red Cross sounds the alarm about fire safety LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The American Red Cross of Greater Arkansas is working with southeast Arkansas fire departments to bring and install free fire alarms to neighborhoods in the region. Red Cross officials said they are working with the Monticello, Stuttgart, Dermott and Gould fire departments to provide the service as part of its "Sound the Alarm" fire safety event. The event is going on from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 15 as part of a national initiative. Making Women's history in March: North Little Rock Fire Department promotes first female lieutenant paramedic Anyone in that area who wants a free smoke alarm should sign up at RedCross.org/SmokeAlarmAR . The national Sound the Alarm event encourages the installation of smoke alarms. Officials said that families should also use this time to create a fire escape plan, adding that 2,284 lives were saved since launching the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign 10 years ago. Red Cross officials also said that volunteers are needed for the event, and training will be provided for installing smoke alarms and sharing fire safety information. Those interested in volunteering should check with the respective fire departments in Monticello, Dermott and Gould. Fire destroys building on Markham Street in Little Rock For information on the Red Cross of Greater Arkansas fire safety initiatives, visit RedCross.org/HomeFires . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KARK.