Monroe Fire Department Offers Free Smoke Alarms, Hosts Regional Firefighter Testing

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The Monroe Fire Department is providing free smoke alarm installations for all city residents and hosting regional testing for firefighter and fire communications officer candidates over two days in mid-April.

Why it matters

Smoke alarms are critical life-saving devices, and the fire department's outreach to install them for free helps ensure more homes in Monroe are protected. The regional testing is also important to address a local shortage of firefighters and maintain adequate public safety staffing.

The details

Residents of Monroe can contact the fire department to schedule a free smoke alarm installation. The department is also offering regional testing on April 14-15 for those interested in becoming firefighters or fire communications officers. The exams can be taken online or in-person at the Public Safety Center, with no fee for the in-person option.

• The free smoke alarm installations are available now for all Monroe residents.
• The regional firefighter and fire communications officer testing will take place on April 14-15, 2026.

What’s next

Residents of Monroe who need a free smoke alarm installed in their home can contact the fire department at 318-329-2474 or 318-329-2475 to schedule an appointment. Those interested in taking the firefighter or fire communications officer exams can register online starting on March 15.