The OSFM smoke alarm installation program provides smoke alarms to Oregon fire agencies to install in residences without them.
Eligibility
- Fire agencies must have a fire department identification (FDID) number. If you are unsure of your FDID number, email OSFM.DATA@osfm.oregon.gov.
- Provide the fire agency service area population information.
- Your agency must be in good standing with previous OSFM smoke alarm installation projects.
- Must be National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) compliant:
- Cannot be missing more than one month of fire incident data over the previous 12-month period.
- Must report responses to all fire incidents.
- Failure to report incident data for at least a year after approval will result in ineligibility for future projects.
Requirements
- Applicant must complete program training. For more class information and a list of upcoming training opportunities, click here.
- Submit a smoke alarm installation program application (see below). Approval or denial emails will be sent by the OSFM within 10 business days.
- Install smoke alarms within 60 days of receipt of alarms. If you find you need additional time to complete the installations, please contact us.
- Complete an installation/waiver form for each residence where smoke alarms are installed. Submit completed forms to us within 75 days.
- When the project is complete, you may apply again.
The number of smoke alarms that can be ordered per project is based on the fire district population:
| 25 - 9,999 | 1 - 25 |
| 10,000 - 49,999 | 1 - 50 |
| 50,000 - 99,999 | 1 - 75 |
| 100,000+ | 1 - 100 |
If
you have an open project, please wait until you receive a closure
email before applying for a new project.