SFD Media Release - For more information on this release please call (509) 625-7002

carbon monoxide press event

Incident #: 
Date of Incident: 12/19/2012
Issuing Officer: Jan Doherty/ Public Education Officer

Narrative:
Spokane Fire Department will provide a room-by-room tour of a home for local media representatives to teach how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. The tour is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 19, at 2116 S. Monroe St., Spokane WA 99203.
Carbon monoxide detectors have been required in new homes and residential construction since January 2011. On January 1, 2013, CO detectors will be required in rental homes and apartments.  Homeowners are not required to install CO detectors until they sell their home. However, given the long-term health problems or potential for death that results from carbon monoxide poisoning, it is wise for every household to be protected with an early warning device.
First Alert, a manufacturer of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, has donated 150 CO detectors for distribution to low-income homeowners in the City of Spokane.
For additional information, contact Dean Pearcy, Audio/Visual Technician for Spokane Fire Department at (509) 625-7036 or Jan Doherty, Public Education, at (509) 625-7058.

End Of Release
For more information on this release please call (509) 625-7002