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Smoke Alarm Assistance Program

The Olathe Fire Department offers assistance with smoke alarms for Olathe residents who are unable to secure or maintain smoke alarms due to financial need, age-related limitations, disabilities or other extenuating circumstances.

Before requesting assistance

If you have the ability to purchase, install, or maintain your smoke alarms yourself, or have family, friends, or a contractor who can assist, we encourage you to use those resources. This program is intended to help residents who otherwise may go without working smoke alarms.

Services may include:

Installation of battery-operated smoke alarms.
Battery assistance.
Basic troubleshooting.

Please note:

Service is by appointment only.
Staff will not work above 10 feet.
We do not perform electrical wiring.
We do not service hard-wired/interconnected alarm systems.
Assistance is subject to eligibility and staff availability and discretion.

To request assistance

If you need help with smoke alarms, please use one of the following options to determine eligibility and schedule an appointment:

Fill out the online smoke alarm help form,
Call the Smoke Alarm HelpLine (913-971-7944), or
Email SmokeAlarms@OlatheKS.gov.

Our goal is to process all requests within three business days.

Are your smoke alarms chirping?

Your smoke alarms may have low batteries, or
Your smoke alarms may need replaced—older than 10 years of age.

Smoke Alarm Locations

The type and location of smoke alarms depend upon when your home was built. We recommend smoke alarms:

On every level of your home, including the basement;
Immediately outside all sleeping areas; and,
Inside each sleeping room.

Smoke rises! Put smoke alarms on the ceiling or high on the wall. Check the manufacturer's instructions for the best smoke alarm placement.

Smoke Alarm Maintenance

Test smoke alarms every month and replace 9-volt smoke alarm batteries at least once every year.
Vacuum or dust smoke alarms regularly to keep them working properly.
Follow all manufacturer’s recommendations.

Smoke Alarm Replacement

Replace any smoke alarm that is 10 years of age or older based upon the manufacture date.
Follow all manufacturer's recommendations.

Landlord/Tenant Obligations

Landlords are required by law to provide working smoke alarms at the time a tenant moves into a rental property.
Tenants must keep smoke alarms in working order, including changing batteries.