City Of Madison Fire Department Reminding Resident To Check Fire Alarm Batteries

The fire department is also reminding residents that it is also important to clean out chimneys if you have one.

Shutterstock Photo

(Madison, Ind.) – The City of Madison Fire Department is reminding residents that it is important to always check your smoke detectors and the batteries in your smoke detector. 

Home fires claim lives every day but having working smoke alarms can help reduce the risk of death by warning residents of a fire, allowing them to escape safely.

The fire department is also reminding residents that it is also important to clean out chimneys if you have one.

The City Fire Department will provide and install a free smoke alarm for any Madison resident living in a single-family or two-family residence.

To request a smoke detector call the fire department at (812) 265-8350 or fill out this form.

More from Local News

Events

Local News

Operation "Rusty Cherub" Nets Multiple Arrests

The arrests stem from a July 4 altercation in Madison during the Madison Regatta

SRO Arranges Blackhawk Helicopter Visit at Area School

Students were treated to an amazing experience on Wednesday morning.

Milton Fire & Rescue Awarded $390,450 FEMA SAFER Grant to Support Volunteer Recruitment and Retention

Four-year funding will help equip new recruits and support the volunteers who protect the community

Local Sports

Local Sports for Oct 16-17,2026

Any missing scores or to report a score email news@953wiki.com

Switz. Co. Advances to Semi-State with Hard-Fought Regional Title Win

The Lady Pacers will face a Top 5 opponent at Semi-State

ORVC Conference Champions, All-Conference Teams, and Awards

See who made the All-Conference teams in the ORVC.