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Richmond Fire-Rescue recommends carbon monoxide alarms be installed on each level of homes.
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Fire-Rescue advocates carbon monoxide alarms
Richmond Fire-Rescue is encouraging residents
to have carbon monoxide alarms.
And that they are in good working order.
Fire-Rescue recommends the alarms be
installed outside all sleeping areas and on each level of their home if they
have fuel burning appliances or attached garages.
A recent call involving a mother and her
small children could have turned deadly if not for the immediate action by
first responders. The resident had recently performed alterations to their
high-efficiency furnace causing a back up of carbon monoxide in the home.
“With continuous education, our society better
understands the importance of having a working smoke alarm in every sleeping
area, but what about carbon monoxide alarms?” said fire chief Tim Wilkinson. “Carbon
monoxide is dangerous because it can make a child seriously ill in small doses
which may not even be noticeable in adults.”
Fire-Rescue also encourages all residents to
have a licensed gas fitter perform any alterations or maintenance of their
natural gas appliances. All home heating devices regardless of fuel type should
be serviced annually to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Natural
gas, propane, oil and wood burning appliances that are not operating correctly
produce carbon monoxide, an odourless, tasteless toxic gas.
If you are concerned about carbon monoxide
poisoning, leave your location immediately and call 9-1-1 from a safe outdoor
location.
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