AFD Carbon Monoxide Calls

Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors are essential and lifesaving, similar to smoke detectors. CO is an odorless, colorless gas that causes hundreds of fatalities and affects thousands more each year. Common sources of CO include: Gas and oil burning appliances Generators Charcoal grills Installing battery-operated or battery backup CO detectors near sleeping areas significantly lowers the risk of poisoning and can save lives.