Smoke Detector Program

The South Brazos County Fire Department will provide FREE smoke detectors to residents of the South Brazos County area.

The smoke detectors are battery powered and can be installed by a South Brazos County Firefighter if you are unable to install them yourself. Contact us to obtain your smoke detector(s) free of charge, or to schedule an appointment for smoke detector installation at no cost to you.
Smoke Alarms Save Lives

In the event of a fire in your home, a properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the best defense against serious injury from fire.

  • Alarms should be installed on every level of the house, including an alarm inside and outside of every sleeping area.
  • Smoke alarms should be tested once a month and batteries changed twice a year. SBCFD suggests changing the batteries when changing your clocks to and from daylight savings time.
  • Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
  • Vacuum over and around smoke alarms to keep them free of dust.
  • Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation of smoke alarms.