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Lives saved thanks to working alarms in NPS residence

Posted November 2, 2023

National Park Service Fire and Aviation Management

Lives were saved earlier this week because of working smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors, a solid dispatcher who got help out quickly, and a robust fire/EMS response!

Fire & EMS at Grand Canyon National Park were dispatched to an NPS residence for a carbon monoxide alarm activation. Dispatch advised the residents to evacuate the home. Two firefighters entered the home while medics checked out the two adults and infant who lived there.

The entry team’s gas monitor immediately went into alarm for CO just a few feet inside the front door, and found levels between 50-60ppm. CO levels above 35ppm are considered immediately dangerous to life and health. Firefighters determined the source was the wood stove. They extinguished the fire in the stove and ventilated the home.

Within a few minutes CO levels were down to zero throughout the home and the wood stove will be inspected and the door gasket replaced.

This incident showcases the excellent work and dedication of our NPS first responders, and the importance of having working smoke/CO detectors!

More information about carbon monoxide detectors:

https://www.nps.gov/articles/p52-carbon-monoxide-safety.htm

Building evacuated at Mesa hotel following hazardous CO leak

Posted October 16, 2023

Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Mesa, AZ

Multiple people treated for CO poisoning. No mention of installed CO detection.

“A hazmat team found readings of carbon monoxide on the second floor and the building was evacuated…Fire crews and hotel staff had not been able to find the source of the leak, but Barto said the issue was expected to be fixed within a week as the hotel changed the building’s pipelines.”

Building evacuated at Mesa hotel following hazardous material leak (azcentral.com)