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(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – Over half of home fire deaths happen in households with no smoke alarms or smoke alarms that didn’t work, according to the National Fire Protection Association.Smoke alarms serve as the first line of defense in the event of a house fire, giving families the crucial time to escape safely. The biggest priority is to make sure every home is safe and protected.Related Stories While fire safety is important all year, Fire Prevention Month is a good time for a refresher on lifesaving steps to protect the family and home. One of the most important actions one can take is to make sure the home has working smoke alarms. In fact, smoke alarms are so critical that this year’s theme during Fire Prevention Week – which is Oct. 6-12 – is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”Dallas Fire Rescue will host a Fire Safety Education & Health Fair free and open to the public on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center, located at 5150 Mark Trail Way.Residents can sign up for free smoke detectors and a free home safety inspection. “Sparky” the Fire Dog and the Dallas...