Fridley Fire Division: Protecting Our Community Through Prevention

Published on October 06, 2026

When people think of firefighters, they picture flashing lights, sirens, active fires and medical crises. While emergency response is a vital part of what we do, we also keep the community safe through fire prevention, inspections, public education and community outreach.

Helping Keep Every Home Safe

One of our primary initiatives in 2026 has been expanding our Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Program. Our mission is simple: ensure every home in Fridley is equipped with working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms while educating residents on proper installation, maintenance and emergency preparedness.

This life‐saving program is made possible through the generous support of our community partners. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Fridley Lions Club for donating carbon monoxide alarms and to the American Red Cross for providing smoke alarms. Their partnership enables us to provide these essential safety devices to Fridley residents at no cost.

Our goal is to reach every household in the city, because a working alarm can mean the difference between life and death.

Why Working Smoke Alarms Matter

Smoke alarms are one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your family.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA﴿:

  • Working smoke alarms makes you 60% more likely to survive a fire.

  • Three out of five home fire deaths occur in homes with either no smoke alarms or smoke alarms that were not working.

During home safety visits, we often find that residents are unsure where alarms should be installed, have alarms that are more than 10 years old, or simply haven't tested them in some time. Our firefighters are happy to help by:

  • Installing smoke alarms

  • Ensuring alarms are located in the proper locations

  • Testing existing alarms

  • Educating families on routine maintenance and monthly testing

The Hidden Danger of Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO﴿ is often called the “silent killer” because it is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas that cannot be detected without a working carbon monoxide alarm.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 400 people die each year in the United States from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Minnesota Department of Health reports that, on average, 14 Minnesotans lose their lives and approximately 300 people visit emergency departments each year because of carbon monoxide exposure.

Installing a carbon monoxide alarm is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect your family from this invisible hazard.

Simple Steps That Save Lives

Smoke Alarms

  • Install smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of your home

  • Test smoke alarms every month

  • Replace batteries twice a year when you change your clocks (unless the alarm has a sealed 10‐year battery)

  • Replace smoke alarms every 10 years

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  • Install carbon monoxide alarms outside or within 10 feet of every sleeping area

  • Test alarms monthly and replace them according to the manufacturer's recommendations


Fire Safety Tip

Sleep with bedroom doors closed. A closed bedroom door can slow the spread of smoke, heat, and toxic gases, providing valuable time for everyone in the home to escape during a fire.

We're Here for You

The Fridley Fire Division is committed to helping every resident create a safer home. If you need assistance checking, testing, or installing smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, we are happy to help.

To schedule a home safety visit, contact the Fridley Fire Division at 763‐572‐3613 or complete our online Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Request form.

Together, we can make Fridley a safer community, one home, one family and one working alarm at a time.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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