AFD Battery Replacement Program

During October, Addison firefighters will visit single-family dwelling homes to replace old smoke detector batteries with new ones.  Addison Fire Department supplies the batteries and a ladder, if necessary. This program is intended for Addison residents who are unable to change their own batteries. If you are able to change your own, please visit one of our fire stations, during business hours to pick up free batteries, while supplies last. 

For the safety of our members and the protection of your property, please understand that your smoke detector must be mounted NO HIGHER than 12 feet in order for us to access it.  Our crews are available to conduct a brief Home Safety Survey for residents even if they don't need assistance changing their smoke detector batteries.  These services are provided at no cost to you.

Are you an Addison resident? *
Do you live in a Single-Family Residence? *
Are you able to change the batteries yourself? *
Are your detectors mounted approximately 12 feet or less in height? *

Thank you for your interest; however, this service is only available to Addison residents who live in single-family dwelling homes.

We do not provide this service to multi-family dwellings.  Please check with your property management to see if they can assist you.

Great!  The Addison Fire Department is providing 9-volt batteries with a 10-year shelf life. These batteries keep smoke detectors running up to five times longer than the standard 9-volt.  Batteries may be picked up (while supplies last) at either fire station during business hours.  If you changed your batteries last year with the batteries provided by the Town, you do not need to replace them again this year. 
 

If you would like to schedule a Home Safety Survey, please click here.

For the safety of our members and the protection of your property, we are no longer changing batteries for smoke detectors that are mounted higher than 12 feet. We recommend that you contact a local handyperson to assist you. Addison residents may pick up 9-volt batteries with a 10-year shelf life at either fire station (while supplies last) during business hours.

If you would like to schedule a Home Safety Survey, please click here.

Please CLICK HERE to schedule a time for our firefighters to visit your home.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT OUR VISIT:

  • While providing this service, we remain on duty and available to respond to emergency calls, which may cause a delay in our arrival to your home.  We cannot guarantee a specific time for your appointment.
  • For the safety of our members and the protection of your property, we are no longer changing batteries for smoke detectors that are mounted higher than 12 feet.  We recommend you contact a local handyperson to assist you. 
  • Due to the high demand for this service, our members are not available to dust ceiling fans, change light bulbs, or perform other household duties.  Thank you for your understanding.
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