What is carbon monoxide? Could I have this in my house and do I need a carbon monoxide detector?
There are many things that give off carbon monoxide. They include gas appliances such as furnaces, water heaters and stoves. Fuel burning space heaters and wood burning fireplaces can give off carbon monoxide. Even warming up your car or barbecuing in your garage can fill your house with carbon monoxide. The problem is that it is an odorless, colorless gas so until you begin to see symptoms, you don know it’s there. People experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning feel like they have a flue that came on suddenly. This also affects small pets and even plants. Carbon monoxide detectors will sense excessive levels of the gas early and warn you to leave.

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1. What number do I call for an emergency?
2. How can I get Bellaire Fire Department at my block party?
3. Does Bellaire Fire Department still sell smoke detectors?
4. Does the City Of Bellaire allow open burning?
5. Does the Bellaire Fire Department fill swimming pools?
6. Where should a Fire Extinguisher be placed in the home?
7. What is carbon monoxide? Could I have this in my house and do I need a carbon monoxide detector?
8. What can I do about my child who is setting fires?
9. Are Fireworks legal to discharge in the City of Bellaire?
10. Is there away to make Fire Department access into my home possible in case I can’t come to the door?
11. My home has a sprinkler system. Are there things I should do to maintain the system?
12. Does the Bellaire Fire Department fill fire extinguishers?