To  establish  a procedure for locating and mitigating carbon

          monoxide hazards.

          The  Fire  Department  shall  respond  to and investigate all

          reports of possible carbon  monoxide  incidents  occurring in

          occupied spaces.

          Carbon  Monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and tasteless

          gas that is deadly.  It is a by-product of combustion.   Many

          appliances   such  as  furnaces,  kitchen  stoves,  hot water

          heaters, automobiles, etc., can produce carbon monoxide. When

          a  faulty  device or unusual conditions exist, carbon monoxide

          may be vented into areas where people are present.

          Carbon  Monoxide  poisoning may be difficult to diagnose. Its

          symptoms are similar to that of the  flu,  which  may include

          headache,nausea, fatigue and dizzy spells for low levels and

          convulsions, unconsciousness, and death for high levels.

          A.  Emergency or non-emergency responses to reports of carbon

              monoxide shall be determined by the following criteria:

              1. Emergency Response: Caller indicates or suspects any

                 signs or symptoms or carbon monoxide  poisoning.   In

                 this event, the dispatcher will advise the caller and

                 all occupants to evacuate the building and  await  the

                 fire department’s arrival. 1 engine will respond with meter. 

                 And the Rescue will be toned out.

              2.Non-EmergencyResponse: Caller has a Carbon Monoxide                 Detector activation or suspects

 there may be carbon monoxide present in the building, the response will be considered a public service call.

              3. Any time the dispatcher feels the caller is in jeopardy, he/she can immediately initiate an emergency

 response, even if the initial dispatch was considered

                 non-emergency.

              4. All emergency responses shall require full protective clothing  and Self-Contained   Breathing   Apparatus  (SCBA).

                 a. All non-emergency responses shall require full protective clothing, but no SCBA unless the situation calls for them.

          B. Once the fire company arrives on the scene, they should first interview the occupant(s) to determine the following:

             1.  If any occupants are ore have been feeling ill.

             2.  The number and location of any CO detectors which have been activated.

3.      The location of combustion equipment/appliances.

             Note:   This interview should take place outside of any suspected contaminated areas.

          C. After the interview, zero the CO meter in fresh air and comply with all start-up procedures as 

recommended by the manufacturer of the metering equipment.

          D. Take   the first reading just inside the doorway to determine initial CO level.

             1.  If a reading of 35 ppm or greater is detected, the building or effected area shall be evacuated immediately and full turnout gear and 

SCBA shall be utilized during the investigation.

          E. Personnel shall begin monitoring the lower levels of the building then proceed to the higher levels.

             1.  Be sure to check all areas especially, areas that include utility spaces,   kitchens, and attached garages.

             2  Appliance service personnel should be contacted by the occupant to check the proper operation of appliances.

          F. If a reading of 9 ppm or less is detected:

             1.  Inform the occupant(s) that our instrument did not detect an elevated level of CO at this time.

             2.  Recommend occupant(s) check their CO detector per manufacturer's recommendations.

             3.  Advise the occupant(s) to reset the CO detector (if applicable) according  to the manufacturer's instructions.

             4.  Inform the occupant(s) that, if the detector reactivates or they feel there may be a problem, to call 911.

          G  If a reading above 9 ppm and below 35 ppm is detected:

             1.  Any reading above 9 ppm shall be considered an above normal reading.

             2.  Occupant(s) shall be informed that an elevated level of CO has been detected.

             3.  If it is determined that an appliance is malfunctioning and thereby producing CO, it shall be shut down.  

             4.  Once the premises has been ventilated and reduced to a safe level of CO, it may be occupied, at the discretion of the occupant(s).

              5.  Advise the occupant(s) to reset the CO detector (if applicable) according    to the manufacturer's instructions.

             6.  Inform   the   occupant(s)   that, if the detector re-activates or they feel there may be a problem, to call 911.

         H.  If a reading of 35 ppm or greater is detected follow the same procedure as in Section G. Advise occupants of findings and further 

actions which may be necessary.