First responders warn of carbon monoxide dangers

Forum file photo By Hunter Schwartz Today at 5:02 PM Listen Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? FARGO — November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month. An assistant fire marshal with the Fargo Fire Department recommends homeowners check detectors monthly, replace batteries every year and have fuel-burning appliances, like natural gas or a fireplace, serviced annually. ADVERTISEMENT Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas, which can cause symptoms like headaches, dizziness or other flu-like symptoms. "It takes a very little quantity of carbon monoxide in the natural air. Less than 1% in this room volume could start causing effects on us. So we really need to be aware of those issues," said Dawn Stollenwerk, Fargo assistant fire marshal. Another big contributor to carbon monoxide getting into homes is auto-starting your car while it's sitting inside a garage attached to the home. READ MORE BY HUNTER SCHWARTZ Moorhead community center receives $200K grant 53m ago Data center growth meets a different response in North Dakota 2d ago Daycare brings Halloween spirit to Fargo assisted living facility Oct 29 Comments Share Share this article News Reporting News Reporting Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Trust Project What is this? Tags Tags FARGO By Hunter Schwartz Listen to this article Conversation ADVERTISEMENT What To Read Next Health Measles cases continue climbing in Minnesota 2h ago · By Ryan McNamara Subscribers Only Health Study: Vaping among teens drops significantly in Clay County 5 years after Moorhead flavored tobacco ban 11h ago · By April Baumgarten Health Mayo Clinic team helped a music legend back to his feet and on stage 11h ago · By John Molseed ADVERTISEMENT Get Local Must Reads Fargo Cass County sheriff wants to join F-M police in using AI to help officers write reports from camera footage 12h ago · By April Baumgarten Business The Bowler in Fargo for sale for $4.5M 11h ago · By Angie Wieck Fargo Winter warming operations to open at Fargo Resource and Recovery Center 3h ago · By April Baumgarten Lifestyle 701's Acme Mac and Cheese is a serving of savory food history 10h ago · By John Lamb