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Question 1

PPE for CO calls.

Answer 1

If rescue or removal of persons from the building is necessary or anytime CO is suspected to be present, ensure all personnel entering the building are wearing appropriate protective clothing and are equipped with SCBA and initiate rescue operations immediately.

Question 2

Procedure for CO calls

Answer 2

1-Initiate emergency patient care if there are people requiring assistance and the Ambulance is not on the scene
2-Ventilate the building to reduce any possible CO
3-Examine the detector for indication of false activation
4-Use info obtained from building occupants to complete Hazard Checklist as completely as possible. the officer in charge will forward the Hazard checklist to fire prevention.
5-Leave the CO Homeowner Checklist with occupant

Question 3

Carbon monoxide…

Answer 3

can cause unconsciousness and may lead to death. Children and people with heart disease are the most vulnerable.

Question 4

Potential Sources of CO

Answer 4

1-Car running in attached garage
2-Operating BBQ in an enclosed area such as a garage
3-Gas or wood burning fireplace
4-Blocked chimney opening
5-Portable heater
6-Improperly installed kitchen range or cooktop vent
7-Corroded or disconnected water heater vent pipe
8-Cracked heat exchanger in furnace
9-Leaking chimney pipe of flue