Smoke Alarm Installation

Smoke alarms save lives! Smoke alarms give people an early warning of danger, allowing them time to escape safely. Smoke alarms have an operational life span of 10 years, however, some combination smoke alarms may only be good for up to 5 years. 

If you are in need of a smoke alarm installation due to financial and/or physical limitations, the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department can help. By enrolling in the program, the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department will provide 10-year sealed lithium battery-operated smoke alarms for FREE to qualifying residents.

Smoke alarms that are part of a hard-wired system will not be provided by the department.

Bed shaker alarms are available for residents who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Before a smoke alarm installation can occur, the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department will visit your home to assess where and how many smoke alarms will be needed for the installation.  A Release from Liability form must be signed before any work is done. A member of the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department will bring the Release from Liability form for signing.

Please note: Business owners, apartment complex managers, and landlords must supply and install their own smoke alarms for their tenants.

To make an installation appointment, please call 815-356-3640 or e-mail fpb@crystallake.org.

This program is administered cooperatively by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance.

Additional Assistance

Residents who have purchased their own smoke alarm devices or batteries and need assistance with installation can also call the department for help.