2025 Sound the Alarm: Strawberry and Turtle Hill Neighborhoods

Smoke alarms save lives!

The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD), in collaboration with the American Red Cross is excited to announce the fourth iteration of “Sound the Alarm” on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM in the Strawberry and Turtle Hill Neighborhoods in Kansas City, Kansas. 

This bi-annual event is dedicated to enhancing fire safety, awareness, and preparedness in local communities. Since the initial kick-off of the Sound the Alarm initiative in October 2023, over 506 smoke alarms have been installed across Kansas City, Kansas.

This Spring event will mobilize volunteers to canvass the Strawberry and Turtle Hill Neighborhoods with educational information and install smoke alarms in homes where needed.

Request an Appointment!

Installations will occur between 9AM and 5:30PM. You can request an installation appointment by phone or text. Please leave your name, address, best phone number and preference for morning or afternoon if possible.

• By Phone: 913-573-5971 
• By Text: 913-991-7002 

Calls will be answered between 8:30AM-4:30PM.

Strawberry & Turtle Hill Households Wanted: Request a FREE Installation

Any homeowner wishing to schedule a smoke alarm installation may contact the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department at (913) 573-5971 or text (913) 991-7002. The April 12th Sound the Alarm event is open to households in the Strawberry and Turtle Hill neighborhoods.

Strawberry Hill Neighborhood:     
North: Minnesota Ave.
South: Central Ave.
East: N. 4Th Street (I-70)
West: N. 7TH Street Tfwy.

Turtle Hill Neighborhood:
North: Freeman Ave.
South: Washington Blvd.
East: N. 5TH Street
West: N. 7TH Street

Volunteers Needed

Individuals and local groups interested in volunteering for the Sound the Alarm event are encouraged to join us on the day of the event at the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD) Headquarters (815 N. 6th Street, Kansas City, KS).

Volunteer registration for the morning will begin at 7:45 AM and for the afternoon at 11:45 AM on Saturday, April 12, which includes training and general guidance. Volunteers can assist for the entire day or sign up for timeslots from 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM or 11:45 AM – 5:00 PM.

Volunteer Today: Kansas City, Kansas Sound the Alarm

If you would like to join us in helping make homes safer - sign-up by emailing sarah.clarkwilliams@redcross.org, calling or texting 816-591-5136. There is an opportunity to volunteer for a morning or afternoon shift - or BOTH!

If you can indicate "KCK" on all communications, that will help! The American Red Cross will provide training for all volunteers on the day of installations.

 

 

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Location

KCKFD Headquarters, 815 N. 6th Street, Kansas City, KS, 66101, View Map