McAlester-area homes are eligible to receive new smoke alarms and have them installed for free through a program recently revived by the McAlester Fire Department. Through a partnership with Oklahoma ABLE Tech, Oklahoma Assistive Technology Foundation, and Fire Protection Publications, three different styles of smoke alarms are available based on the capacity and needs of each home.
“Any home can qualify for standard dual sensor smoke alarms, regardless of income or size,” said McAlester Fire Department Driver Operator Robby Rivers. “For homes with special needs such a hearing or vision impairment, we are able to install physical bed alarms or visual strobe alarms.”