Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless gas that is often referred to as the “silent killer.”  Carbon monoxide is produced whenever most common fuels like gasoline, oil, natural gas, kerosene, propane, wood and charcoal are burned.  In a typical home, there are several sources of carbon monoxide:  

• Furnace
• Clothes dryer
• Water heater
• Fireplace
• Stove and Oven

Carbon monoxide alarms can protection you from CO poisoning by giving early warning about CO build up in the home.  The Fire District offers more information on carbon monoxide alarms, including installation of and response to carbon monoxide alarms.