Greater Sudbury Residents Encouraged to Test Smoke Alarms

Greater Sudbury Fire Services is bringing smoke alarm safety directly to residents. Beginning November 10, firefighters will visit homes across the community to test smoke alarms and provide free alarms to households that may be without adequate fire protection.

Now is a good time to check smoke alarms and purchase new ones if they’re not working properly. When purchasing new alarms, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. 

Greater Sudbury Fire Services received 378 Kidde Canada combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as the 2026 recipient of Safe Community Project Zero – a public education campaign with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council that will provide more than 10,000 alarms to residents in 50 municipalities across Ontario.

Only working smoke alarms will alert you to a fire and give you and your loved ones enough time to escape safely. You should test alarms at least once a month, refresh batteries at least once a year and replace smoke alarms after 10 years.

Any member of Greater Sudbury Fire Services visiting homes or businesses will be in uniform and have City of Greater Sudbury identification.

To learn more about smoke alarms, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/fireprevention.

Quick Facts:
•    Smoke alarms have been legally required to be installed on every storey of a residence in Ontario since 2006.
•    Residences include vacation homes, cabins, trailers, RVs and cottages.
•    Landlords must test alarms annually, after the battery is replaced and after every change in tenancy. Renters must notify their landlord as soon as they become aware a smoke alarm is not operating.