Alarm Activation Carbon Monoxide

Crisfield Volunteer Fire Department
Incident Report – Carbon Monoxide Detector Activation

At 6:15 a.m., the Crisfield Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 26000 block of Main Street Extended for a reported carbon monoxide detector activation at a single-family residence. At the time of dispatch, Somerset 911 advised that the occupants were evacuating the residence as a precaution.

Engine 203 responded, staffed by Assistant Chief Paro, an engineer, and two firefighters.

Upon arrival, Assistant Chief Paro established command and reported that there were no immediately apparent signs of an emergency from the exterior of the residence. Fire department personnel began an investigation to determine the cause of the detector activation and assess the residence for potential carbon monoxide hazards.

Crews conducted a thorough examination of the residence, utilizing detection equipment to check for the presence of carbon monoxide. No elevated carbon monoxide readings or other hazardous conditions were detected.

With no evidence of carbon monoxide present and no further hazards identified, the situation was placed under control. Command was subsequently terminated, and Engine 203 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.

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