CO Incidents

Question 0

When shall SCBA be used?

Answer 0

When findings are above 35ppm

Question 1

What is the response for a CO alarm?

Answer 1

One engine company /plus an ambulance if illness is reported.

Question 2

Reported to be normal findings….

Answer 2

Less than 9ppm

Question 3

What’s considered an above normal reading?

Answer 3

10 to 99 ppm

Question 4

What findings are considered to be potentially lethal?

Answer 4

100 ppm or greater. Vacate the occupants immediately. If scene made safe again, occupants may reoccupy at their discretion.

Question 5

What should be done before leaving any CO response?

Answer 5

Take a final reading and issue a “notice of findings report” to the occupants.