04/01/2026
Join the American Red Cross as they team up with members of the public, local firefighters, community leaders, fellow volunteers, experienced Red Cross personnel, and neighbors to install free smoke alarms and share home fire safety education door-to-door.
When: May 1, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Kingsessing Recreation Center,
4901 Kingsessing Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19143
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Bring friends, family, coworkers, neighbors โ even your enemies who we will quickly turn into friends! ๐ Minimum age is 18; volunteers ages 16โ17 may participate with parent/guardian consent.
EVERYTHING IS PROVIDED!
No experience required. We supply all training, tools, and equipmentโplus free breakfast and lunch!
FREE T-SHIRTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS! (while supplies last)
Are you part of a group?
Feel free to wear your organizationโs apparel.
We love celebrating community partnerships.
We are also expecting city officials and media on-site.
REGISTER TODAY!
Sign up at www.SoundTheAlarm.org/Philly.
Pre-registration helps us plan for supplies and meals.
Walk-up day of event volunteers are always welcome, too.
https://www.redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/southeastern-pennsylvania/about-us/our-work/home-fire-campaign.html
The American Red Cross of Southeastern PA Home Fire Campaign helps save lives by installing free smoke alarms, educating people about home fire safety. Learn more.