OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Fire Department is reminding residents to check your smoke alarms highlighting October's Fire Prevention Month. According to fire officials, this year’s campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. The Oklahoma City Fire Department highlighting October's Fire Prevention Month, Image Oklahoma City Fire Department The Oklahoma City Fire Department highlighting October's Fire Prevention Month, Image Oklahoma City Fire Department Here are some important tips: Smoke, not the fire itself, is usually responsible for loss of life in residential structure fires. Install smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside of every bedroom, and on every level of the home (including basements). Kitchens, garages, and bathrooms are typically not good locations for smoke alarms due to frequent activations in those areas. Interconnected alarms are best. When one sounds, they all sound. Test smoke alarms every single month by pushing the test button until the unit sounds. Replace batteries at least once a year. Replacing them twice per year (when the time changes) is even better. The Oklahoma City Fire Department provides “long-life smoke alarms.” It is recommended that all smoke alarms should be replaced once they have reached 10 years of age whether they still work or not. Other Headlines Authorities respond to deadly accident in NE OKC Major North Carolina newspaper knocks Trump over Helene response 'falsehoods' Live Wobble Tracker: Map shows real-time movements of Hurricane Milton Are hurricanes intensifying more rapidly than ever before? Trump: Israel has to 'get smart' about supporting him If you are an Oklahoma City resident and need new smoke alarms, please call( 405) 316-2337 to schedule your free installation.