Fire
department and other emergency responders are
responsible only for investigating a reported carbon
monoxide problem or a detector activation,
evacuating, rendering first aid, and advising
occupants. Emergency responders are not on scene to
correct the cause of the problem.
Carbon Monoxide is an extremely hazardous product.
It should be treated as a hazardous material -- a
product which has escaped from its normal container
and threatens life and/or property.
The purpose of response by emergency personnel is to
rescue and remove individuals from a hazard or
assist them in evacuation, render medical care,
advise occupants of findings, and issue a "Notice of
Findings Form."
Some of the common signs are:
Entire Family is sick at the same time
Flu-like symptoms decrease while away from the house
Illness is present when gas appliances are in use
If you are a resident of Ames, Iowa and your carbon monoxide detector is sounding alarm or if you are suffering from some of the common signs of carbon monoxide poisoning call 9-1-1.
If you are wanting a carbon monoxide test and your detector is not sounding, you may contact one of the local heating and cooling businesses.