Burning Questions - Carbon Monoxide

In this episode, we talk about Carbon Monoxide or CO.  We'll discuss what CO is, how it is measured, when it becomes dangerous, and where CO comes from.  We'll also talk about CO alarms.  By the end, you'll know how CO alarms work, when and why they activate, where to place them, when to replace them, and how to incorporate them into your monthly alarm checks and your semi-annual escape drills.  If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing.  We'll post new content as often as we can!  Thank you for listening, and stay safe out there!!

Links:

NFPA - https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Safety-equipment/Carbon-monoxide

USFA - https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/life-safety-hazards/carbon-monoxide/

FireSafe SC - https://firesafe.sc.gov/

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Guest Introduction (FF Kim Stuber)
1:06 - Carbon Monoxide (CO):
1:30 - What is CO?
2:29 - How do we measure CO?
4:39 - Where does CO come from?
9:05 - CO Alarms:  How do they work?
10:01 - What types are there?
11:50 - Where do we place them and why?
14:11 - Where do we NOT place them and why?
14:51 - How do we test them?
15:15 - Escape Drills
15:57 - When do we replace the batteries?
16:29 - How long do they last?
16:52 - What services does BSFD offer?
17:25 - Recap
17:43 - Thank you
18:30 - #HaveAFireSafeDay

Acknowledgments:

- Thank you to Firefighter Kim Stuber for sitting in with me and helping get this information out to everybody!

Thank you to the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville, SC for making this podcast possible.  Take a look at our webpage and social media pages for more information.

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