Hearing Impaired
Smoke Alarm Program
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department offers a program
to provide fire safety for the hearing impaired in our community.
The Visual Smoke Alarm Loan Program offers a special device
to alarm deaf/hard of hearing occupants when smoke or fire is
detected. The alarm will produce an increased audible alert
and emit a strobe light when activated.
Residents and visitors to Fairfax County can obtain one of
these "loaner-for-life" alarms by contacting the Public
Affairs and Life Safety Education Section at 703-246-3801.
You may retain the alarm for as long as you reside in Fairfax
County.
Additional information and resources on hearing impairment
programs and materials can be found at the Northern Virginia
Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing website: www.nvrc.org.