Carbon Monoxide

Dillsboro Volunteer Fire Department

Serving the Town of Dillsboro and Clay Township

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Carbon Monoxide

What is carbon monoxide (CO) and why do I need a carbon monoxide detector?

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and toxic gas produced as a by-product of combustion. Any fuel burning appliance, vehicle, tool or other device has the potential to produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide gas. Examples of carbon monoxide producing devices commonly in use around the home include:

Fuel fired furnaces (non-electric)
Gas water heaters
Fireplaces and woodstoves
Gas stoves
Gas dryers
Charcoal grills
Lawnmowers, snow-blowers and other yard equipment
Automobiles

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

1. DO NOT function as smoke detectors

2. Smoke detectors DO NOT work as carbon monoxide detectors

3. Should be installed near the sleeping area so it will wake you up if you are sleeping. Additional detectors can be placed on every level of your residence and in each bedroom for added protection.

4. Treat ALL activations as real and have them checked out by the Fire Department.

5. Evacuate everyone from your home immediately leaving the door open for ventilation on your way out.

6. Notify the Fire Department, DIAL 911, from a neighbor's house or by cell phone from outside your house.

7. Test your CO detector once a month, following the manufacturer's directions.

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