SMFD will be conducting a LRAD TEST today, August 27, 2025 at Station 9, in Strawberry at 14:30 PST. 

* This is just a TEST, please DO NOT call 9-1-1. *

Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) emergency alert systems are unique in that they can project both siren and voice recordings to alert and inform community members during a large-scale disaster. The next regularly scheduled test will be on Saturday, September 9 at 12 Noon PST. 

If you have any questions please contact communications@smfd.org

About Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) emergency alerts:

https://youtu.be/3gfTPI4KnaE?si=Mv7uac61Jjrp8ur_