Smoke detectors installed at no cost to Mundelein residents

The Mundelein fire department will be installing no-cost smoke detectors for residents through the “Be Alarmed!” program in collaboration with the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal and Camp I am ME, a fire safety education nonprofit.

The program provides smoke detectors and fire prevention materials at no cost to educate and empower residents on fire safety awareness. The risk of fire fatalities can be reduced by half by having a working smoke detector, officials said.

Besides providing 10-year sealed battery alarms, the program assists residents with home fire escape plans and how to effectively respond in case of an emergency.

Residents interested in learning more about the program should contact the fire department at (847) 949-3260.