GULF SHORES — The "Get Alarmed Alabama!" smoke alarm initiative has launched in Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores Fire Rescue (GSFR) is participating in the statewide program to ensure all homes throughout Gulf Shores are outfitted with smoke detectors.

"Smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half," said Gulf Shores Fire Chief, Mark Sealy. "Every day across this country, home fires threaten families – but working smoke alarms can be the difference between survival and tragedy. We want to be part of the solution to preventing fire deaths; that's why we want to make sure everyone in our community has a working smoke alarm in their home."

Gulf Shores Fire Rescue maintains a supply of offers smoke alarms which will be provided and installed by GSFR firefighters free of charge to qualifying residents who have financial or physical limitations and require assistance.

To participate, visit gulfshoresal.gov/GetAlarmed and fill out the smoke alarm installation form. A GSFR firefighter will contact the homeowner to schedule an installation date and time.

Program qualifications:

• The dwelling must currently have no working smoke alarms.
• The dwelling must be owner-occupied.
• The property must be a single-family dwelling in the city of Gulf Shores.
• The homeowner must be home during the time of installation.
• The homeowner requesting installation will be required to complete an application and sign a waiver on the day of installation.
• The homeowner requesting installation will be required to create a Community Connect profile.
• Community Connect is a safe and secure online program available at no cost to Gulf Shores residents. It allows residents to provide firefighters and emergency personnel with critical property and occupant information to help GSFR serve you during an emergency.

To find out more information, visit gulfshoresal.gov/GetAlarmed, email GetAlarmed@gulfshoresal.gov or call (251) 968-7422.

The "Get Alarmed Alabama!" program is a partnership between the Alabama Fire College, the Alabama State Fire Marshal's office and InTouch LLC.