Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), in collaboration with Kidde and State Farm, will host a Smoke Alarm Saturday Kickoff Media Event on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department in Buncombe County. This event marks the launch of OSFM’s annual Smoke Alarm Saturday Initiative, which will take place the following day across North Carolina.On Saturday, June 7th, more than 150 Fire Departments covering 62 counties will participate in Smoke Alarm Saturday, ins...
Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), in collaboration with Kidde and State Farm, will host a Smoke Alarm Saturday Kickoff Media Event on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department in Buncombe County. This event marks the launch of OSFM’s annual Smoke Alarm Saturday Initiative, which will take place the following day across North Carolina.
On Saturday, June 7th, more than 150 Fire Departments covering 62 counties will participate in Smoke Alarm Saturday, installing free smoke alarms and offering fire safety education to families in need. A complete list of participating fire departments is available following this advisory. More than 4,700 smoke alarms will be distributed across North Carolina from OSFM grant funds, including 1,200 from a State Farm donation.
The kickoff event will highlight the distribution of an additional 5,000 plus smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers donated by Kidde to 12 Western North Carolina fire departments that suffered extensive damage during Hurricane Helene. This support effort helps ensure that life-saving tools are in place to protect residents better ahead of the summer months.
When: Friday, June 6, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, 1586 Charlote Highway, Fairview, NC 28730.
Participating WNC Fire Departments Receiving Equipment: Leicester VFD, Fairview VFD, Reems Creek VFD, Reynolds FD, Weaverville FD, Swannanoa Fire Rescue, Beaverdam VFD, Black Mountain VFD, Garren Creek VFD, Skyland FD, Asheville FD, Jupiter FD
Speakers Include State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor, Kidde Representative Stephanie Berzinski, Red Cross Regional Director Jerri Goldberg, State Farm Tammy Murphy and Fairview Fire Chief Scot Jones
Media Opportunities: • Video and photo opportunities during the kickoff ceremony. • Interviews with local fire service leaders, Kidde, State Farm, American Red Cross, and OSFM officials. • Ride-along opportunities as volunteers and firefighters canvass neighborhoods to install alarms immediately following the event.