The Red Cross of Massachusetts is sounding the alarm on fire safety later this month — and seeking volunteers to help in its effort.

The nonprofit will hold its “Sound the Alarm” event in Dorchester and Roxbury on Saturday, April 29, and offer free fire alarm installations and assistance.

“Sound the Alarm” is part of a nationwide Red Cross effort to help reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by home fires, says the group.

Home fires are the nation’s most frequent disaster and take an average of seven lives every day in the U.S., according to the Red Cross. It says it responds to more than 700 home fires in the commonwealth each year, and an average of almost 200 home fires per year in Boston.

During this “Sound the Alarm” event, the Red Cross will provide and install free smoke alarm and carbon monoxide installations, replace batteries in existing alarms, and provide families with fire safety education.  The group says it’s been working closely with the Boston Fire Department for the past year to plan and execute this event.

The Red Cross is also looking for volunteers to assist with the home fire safety education is especially interested in volunteers  who are fluent in Chinese.  To volunteer, please visit its website SoundTheAlarm.org/MA to sign up.