The Narromine Rotary Club, Lions Club and Men's Shed have each donated $600 to purchase three specialised smoke alarms for the deaf and hearing impaired people in the community.

In February, Narromine FRNSW captain Ewen Jones was contacted by a local woman regarding smoke alarms for hearing impaired people.

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He said the resident was concerned for her sister, who lives alone with a hearing impairment, that she would not hear a normal smoke alarm in the event of a fire.

The specialised smoke alarm for the deaf and hearing impaired cost about $600 each.

The devices have a flashing strobe light and vibrating pad that is placed under the pillow, which is interconnected to alarms around the home.

If one of the alarms senses smoke, all alarms will sound, the strobe will flash and the vibrating pad will vibrate.

Despite best attempts at obtaining the devices at no cost through the NSW Smoke Alarm Subsidy Scheme, it was suggested he contact local service clubs to help donate money toward purchasing one.

A letter was also sent to state member for Dubbo Dugald Saunders.

"Unfortunately the state member for Dubbo had no funding, but did pass on the request to the federal member for Parkes Mark Coulton," captain Jones said.

However the Narromine Rotary Club, Lions Club and Men's Shed each donated money to help those in the community who would benefit from the safety device.

Captain Jones said the first device was installed by FRNSW firefighters on March 14.

"We have consulted Timbrebongie House and the Narromine Family Health Centre to work out the other residents who are in need of a smoke alarm for the hearing impaired," captain Jones said.

"The residents who receive a specialised smoke alarm for the hearing impaired do have to sign an ownership agreement."