- Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

- A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall. Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove.

- Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.

- Large homes may need extra smoke alarms. It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm sounds they all sound.

- Today’s smoke alarms will be more technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions, yet mitigate false alarms.

- People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers.

- A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement. Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound.

- If your smoke alarm has accessible batteries, replace them twice a year. As an easy reminder, when the time changes, replace your smoke alarm batteries

REMEMBER? CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS! CHANGE YOUR SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES!