Carbon Monoxide
The carbon monoxide topic brings together a range of resources and articles on CO. Use this page to learn more about the hazards involved for firefighters and the steps that can be taken to reduce risks for crews and the public.
Jaziyah Parker noticed her mom was “acting weird” so she called 911
Multiple ambulance strike teams are transporting patients to alternative facilities in the area
North Park Fire member Brian “Tater” Rehnberg “was truly a blessed soul with a big heart,” North Park Fire Chief Joel Hallstrom said
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Near Miss reports show why your firefighters should carry carbon monoxide detectors into every call
Rescuers believe the carbon monoxide built up because a car in a garage had been left on for about 12 hours
Firefighters responded to what they thought was just a medical call and were transported to the hospital after one firefighter collapsed
Fire officials said a boiler in the basement was leaking; the leak filled the dorm’s five floors with high levels of CO2
Treat aggressively with high-flow oxygen, rapid sequence intubation and Cyanokit in a patient with evidence of airway burns and CO2 poisoning
Firefighters pulled seven people from the home, three of whom died at the scene
Firefighters responded to the scene and found people on the lawn outside the house
The firefighters were somehow overcome by carbon monoxide, sending one into cardiac arrest
The problem ultimately was traced to a broken boiler pipe in a grocery store basement
Capt. Terry Welsh returned to police cars in front of his hotel after going for a run with his daughter; he knew something was wrong
Fire officials said the leak was caused by a malfunctioning vent pipe from the pool heater
Officials believe the high levels were caused by a snow-melting machine outside of the building
The firefighters and a police officer were taken to the hospital after their carbon monoxide monitor alarm went off
The smell has sent some firefighters – up to 10 in recent weeks – to emergency rooms to be evaluated for carbon monoxide poisoning
Firefighter Lonnie Wimmer said he noticed restaurant patrons showing symptoms of nausea, headaches and chest pain
A mayday was called when the firefighters became disoriented, fell to the ground and had to be rescued from the building
Four people went to the hospital after experiencing dizziness and other symptoms.
A generator was being run indoors at the event, forcing nearly 300 guests to be evacuated from the venue
The children’s mother found them in their bedroom and she attempted CPR
The cause of the leak has not been determined, but firefighters suspect malfunctioning equipment
Understanding how carbon monoxide attacks the body is the first step in protecting against it
The elevated levels of carbon monoxide sickened 13 people, seven were transported to the hospital
The coroner’s report attributes the death of firefighter David Ruhl to a combination of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide
By testing firefighters before and after overhaul activities, researchers hope to quantify their exposure risk to deadly airborne materials
The children ranged in ages from 6 to 16; a portable generator was found without gas inside the home
The four officers were treated at a hospital and released; the firefighter was also treated and is in fair condition
Another firefighter also suffered smoke inhalation and several others took some nasty falls on the ice
Multiple EMS and fire agencies respond to players, spectators reporting headaches, dizziness, vomiting after hockey game
The firefighter was injured in a fall while cleanup was underway at the cafe; his injuries were not serious
The 55-year veteran volunteer firefighter suffered a heart attack on Nov. 18 and died today
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