Harnett County receives smoke alarm grant
LILLINGTON — The Harnett County Fire Marshal's Office recently announced the receipt of Smoke Alarm Saturday and Smoke Alarm Canvasing grants from the North Carolina Office of the State Fire.
In addition to the county office, the following local fire departments also received smoke alarms through these programs:
• Angier & Black River Fire Department, Inc.
• Benhaven Emergency Services
• Erwin Fire & Rescue Inc.
• Lillington Fire Department
•Spout Springs Emergency Services
These grants will support the 2025 Smoke Alarm Canvassing and Smoke Alarm Saturday Campaign, which runs from Sunday, June 1 through Saturday, June 7.
The campaign focuses on identifying and equipping homes that lack working smoke alarms, particularly in sleeping areas.
Smoke Alarm Saturday, a key part of this initiative, is a statewide event that brings together fire departments across North Carolina to raise awareness about the critical role of working smoke alarms in saving lives.
Free Smoke Alarms and Installation Available
Harnett County residents without working smoke alarms in sleeping areas are encouraged to request a free smoke alarm by filling out the request form.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2014 and 2018:
• 41% of home fire deaths occurred in homes without smoke alarms.
• 16% occurred in homes where smoke alarms were present but not operational.
For more information, email rdaniels@harnett.org or call (910) 893-0743.
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