The NC Office of State Fire Marshal, in partnership with local fire departments, community organizations and Kidde, a leading manufacturer of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and safety accessories, officially launched the 2026 Smoke Alarm Saturday campaign on Friday, June 5, in Winston-Salem, kicking off a statewide effort to improve home fire safety and help protect North Carolina residents.
This year’s campaign places a special emphasis on older adults, who continue to be disproportionately impacted by residential fire fatalities across the state. Fire safety officials say the initiative is designed to help ensure vulnerable populations have working smoke alarms, a home escape plan, and the resources needed to safely evacuate in the event of a fire.
Smoke Alarm Saturday is one of North Carolina’s largest coordinated fire prevention initiatives. This year, 69 counties are participating, with more than 174 fire departments and community partners conducting smoke alarm installations and fire safety outreach efforts in communities across the state. Organizers estimate that more than 5,000 smoke alarms will be installed during the weekend campaign…