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What is the primary action required if symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are present?
What is the primary action required if symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are present?
- Deactivate the CO detectors
- Evacuate the occupants immediately
- Call a medic unit (correct)
- Check the CO levels in the area
What should be done to ensure the CO monitor is functioning properly before use?
What should be done to ensure the CO monitor is functioning properly before use?
- Select a different type of detector
- Set it to a higher sensitivity level
- Prepare the instrument by ensuring it works correctly (correct)
- Avoid prior testing on similar incidents
Where should carbon monoxide testing be concentrated in the event of suspected CO presence?
Where should carbon monoxide testing be concentrated in the event of suspected CO presence?
- In the living room area only
- Near windows and ventilation systems
- At gas-fired appliances, furnaces, and heaters (correct)
- In every corner of the house
Why should occupants regularly check their CO detectors?
Why should occupants regularly check their CO detectors?
What characteristic of carbon monoxide makes it particularly dangerous?
What characteristic of carbon monoxide makes it particularly dangerous?
What should the fire department personnel do regarding CO detectors during an incident?
What should the fire department personnel do regarding CO detectors during an incident?
What is a critical first response to determining a potential CO problem within a structure?
What is a critical first response to determining a potential CO problem within a structure?
In which of the following scenarios must a medic unit be called?
In which of the following scenarios must a medic unit be called?
What is the primary responsibility of the Fire Department in relation to Carbon Monoxide monitoring?
What is the primary responsibility of the Fire Department in relation to Carbon Monoxide monitoring?
What is the minimum requirement for a multi-gas instrument used for CO monitoring?
What is the minimum requirement for a multi-gas instrument used for CO monitoring?
When should an SCBA be utilized by personnel entering a structure according to the procedures?
When should an SCBA be utilized by personnel entering a structure according to the procedures?
What should be done immediately upon initial contact with occupants in a building suspected of CO exposure?
What should be done immediately upon initial contact with occupants in a building suspected of CO exposure?
Where should the outside air sample be taken from when checking for Carbon Monoxide?
Where should the outside air sample be taken from when checking for Carbon Monoxide?
Which symptom is NOT associated with Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
Which symptom is NOT associated with Carbon Monoxide poisoning?
What should be done if any occupant displays symptoms of CO poisoning?
What should be done if any occupant displays symptoms of CO poisoning?
What is the first step in preparing the CO monitoring instrument prior to use?
What is the first step in preparing the CO monitoring instrument prior to use?
Who is the approving authority for the Carbon Monoxide Monitoring policy?
Who is the approving authority for the Carbon Monoxide Monitoring policy?
What is the scheduled review date for the Carbon Monoxide Monitoring policy?
What is the scheduled review date for the Carbon Monoxide Monitoring policy?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reference in the Carbon Monoxide Monitoring policy?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reference in the Carbon Monoxide Monitoring policy?
What is the primary purpose of the standard operating guideline regarding Carbon Monoxide Monitoring?
What is the primary purpose of the standard operating guideline regarding Carbon Monoxide Monitoring?
What is the revision number of the Carbon Monoxide Monitoring policy effective on 17 July. 2024?
What is the revision number of the Carbon Monoxide Monitoring policy effective on 17 July. 2024?
To whom should questions regarding this SOG be directed?
To whom should questions regarding this SOG be directed?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the 'Errors' section of the policy?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the 'Errors' section of the policy?
What is indicated about the policy if it is printed?
What is indicated about the policy if it is printed?
What is the first step in checking furnaces, boilers, and space heaters?
What is the first step in checking furnaces, boilers, and space heaters?
When obtaining readings from a gas water heater, what action may need to be taken?
When obtaining readings from a gas water heater, what action may need to be taken?
How should readings be taken when checking a gas clothes dryer?
How should readings be taken when checking a gas clothes dryer?
What should be done if CO readings indicate the presence of carbon monoxide?
What should be done if CO readings indicate the presence of carbon monoxide?
Which of the following describes a dangerous condition related to gas appliances?
Which of the following describes a dangerous condition related to gas appliances?
What is the respective threshold for notifying the gas company in residential structures?
What is the respective threshold for notifying the gas company in residential structures?
Which of these inspections is NOT part of checking the fireplace?
Which of these inspections is NOT part of checking the fireplace?
What should be documented when high CO readings are obtained?
What should be documented when high CO readings are obtained?
What action should be taken if the source of carbon monoxide (CO) can be easily identified?
What action should be taken if the source of carbon monoxide (CO) can be easily identified?
Which characteristic describes carbon monoxide (CO)?
Which characteristic describes carbon monoxide (CO)?
What should CO detector owners do to ensure proper functioning?
What should CO detector owners do to ensure proper functioning?
What is a significant risk associated with carbon monoxide exposure?
What is a significant risk associated with carbon monoxide exposure?
Why might the source of carbon monoxide not always be detectable?
Why might the source of carbon monoxide not always be detectable?
What is one of the main functions of CO detectors in residences?
What is one of the main functions of CO detectors in residences?
What protocol is stated regarding the disconnection of CO detectors by fire department personnel?
What protocol is stated regarding the disconnection of CO detectors by fire department personnel?
What mimicking symptoms are caused by carbon monoxide exposure?
What mimicking symptoms are caused by carbon monoxide exposure?
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Study Notes
Carbon Monoxide Monitoring
- Fire Department personnel are responsible for identifying and responding to CO issues, including first aid care if necessary.
- CO monitors must be functional and should measure at least O2 and CO gas levels.
- Before entering a structure suspected of having CO, the instrument must be calibrated in fresh air.
- Evacuate all occupants, and call emergency services immediately if CO poisoning symptoms present, like severe headaches, nausea, and disorientation.
- If the structure's oxygen level is below 19.5%, all personnel entering the structure must wear SCBA.
- Areas to check for CO include fireplaces, furnaces, boilers, space heaters, gas-fired appliances, and gas water heaters, gas clothes dryers.
- If the CO reading exceeds 10 ppm in residential structures and 35 ppm in commercial or industrial structures, notify the gas company.
- Document all CO readings and their locations in the structure, including any LEL readings obtained, and incorporate this information in all relevant reports.
- If the source of CO can be easily identified, shut off the fuel supply and ventilate the building as needed.
- Occupants should be advised to check their CO detectors according to manufacturer recommendations, and Fire Department personnel must not disconnect or deactivate any CO detector.
- CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas, a byproduct of combustion, and even small levels can cause illness or death.
- The source of CO may be transient and may not be detectable in all cases.
CO Levels
- Low CO levels (1-9 ppm) can cause headaches, nausea, and dizziness.
- Moderate CO levels (10-29 ppm) can cause fatigue, chest pain, and confusion.
- High CO levels (30-99 ppm) can cause impaired coordination, unconsciousness, and death.
- Very High CO levels (100+ ppm) cause a rapid loss of consciousness and death in 1-3 breaths.
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