The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) has launched a renewed effort to support fire safety across the state by distributing more than 10,000 smoke alarms to fire departments. The initiative is part of Operation Save-A-Life, a program in which fire service partners install smoke alarms in homes at no cost to residents.

This program comes in response to alarming statistics: so far in 2025, 83 people have died in 64 residential fires in Louisiana, and only two of those homes had working smoke alarms. Last year, 73 people lost their lives in house fires statewide.

Residents in need of a smoke alarm are encouraged to contact their local fire department to request a free smoke alarm and installation through Operation Save-A-Life.

Fire Marshal Bill (Billy Frietch) personally delivered the smoke alarms to participating departments, emphasizing the critical role of smoke alarms in saving lives and encouraging communities to work together to protect families and neighbors.