Thanks to the generous support of our volunteer committee, our corporate and media sponsors, as well as the efforts of the Fire Department, we can provide this service to the citizens of Calgary.

The program is simple. The Calgary Region Home Builders Association provides the marketing information, coordinates media and promotional materials, including tools, the actual smoke detectors, batteries and fasteners to install the detectors. Each spring and fall the City of Calgary Fire Department visits homes in a designated area, where firefighters go door to door and offer to test detectors, install units where required and change batteries. The entire program is done at no cost to the homeowner.

Overall Smoke Detector Program Statistics
(over 10 year history):

Total homes called on: 150,000+
Total Detectors Installed: 20,000+
Total Batteries installed or replaced: 10,000+

Properly installing and caring for your smoke detector will save lives and prevent fire injuries. Don't wait for the Fire Department to come to your home. Test your Smoke Detector monthly and replace your batteries yearly.

For more information on the Smoke Detector Program call the CRHBA at 235-1911 or the Calgary Fire Department at 287-4299.

Your smoke detector is an alarm located on or near the ceiling. There is a small test button that is usually coloured. Push the button and hold for several seconds until you hear the alarm sound. If after 15-20 seconds there is no sound, change the battery and repeat.

Your smoke detector may be powered by any of the following sources: 1. Wired into the house wiring 2. 9-volt battery operation 3. Wired with a 9-volt battery backup

This smoke detector is powered by a 9-volt battery connected to the unit as shown. * Remember: Never replace a smoke detector without a fresh battery! Is your home fire safe?