fire alarms
Fire alarms is a Forge mod for Minecraft 1.20.1 that adds functional fire alarm blocks for building interiors in the Technology, Decoration and Utility categories.
What it does
Fire alarm blocks can be placed in homes, offices and other builds to add a working alarm system. Each alarm sounds with a visual cue, and several alarms placed together give a building a fuller detail. The mod is aimed at builders who want interiors with a safety feature that looks at home in a modern kitchen, a living room or a workplace.
Fire alarms is released under the MIT License and is not open source. It targets Minecraft 1.20.1 only and is published for Forge. Every player and the server need a copy of the mod. The first build dates from 2024-04-20, and the latest Forge file is 1.4.0 for 1.20.1, dated 2025-03-14.
Key features
Working fire alarm blocks
Placeable fire alarm blocks behave as a functional alarm system rather than purely static decoration.
Sound and visual cues
Each alarm gives realistic sound effects and a visual signal when it is triggered.
Designs for different interiors
The alarm variants suit different room styles, from cozy living rooms to sleek modern kitchens.
Stackable detail
Several alarms can be placed through a building to add interior depth and a sense of realism.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Residential builds
Builders decorating homes can place alarms in hallways and kitchens to add realistic safety details.
Office and workplace interiors
Commercial builds can use the alarms to suit bustling office spaces and other working interiors.
Who it’s for: Builders who decorate interiors in Minecraft 1.20.1 and want functional safety details, and players who run Forge servers where the mod is installed on both sides.
How it compares
Fire Alarm Mod is also a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that both the server and players must run, and it is open source under the MIT License, so its source code is public. Alarms & Sirens is a Forge mod for 1.20.1 that works on either side, and neither side needs it, and it is closed under All rights reserved. Fire alarms and Fire Alarm Mod share the same environment and license, but only Fire Alarm Mod is open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fire alarms | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2025-03-14 |
| Fire Alarm Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-06-12 |
| Alarms & Sirens | Forge | 1.20.1 | Client or server, optional | 2024-07-13 |
Questions
Does Fire alarms need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft version does Fire alarms support?
Can Fire alarms be used with Fabric or NeoForge?
In the catalog
fire alarms is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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Transform your virtual space with this innovative addition that not only enhances your interior design but also serves as a vital safety feature. With meticulously crafted details, this mod seamlessly integrates aesthetically pleasing fire alarms into your virtual environment. Experience the realism of a not…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/fire-alarms
- Owner
- Electroman179
- Published
- 2024-04-20
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-03-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15