After a couple of resent carbon monoxide scares within the last couple weeks, the Rosetown Fire Department wanted to share some safety information.

When there is to much carbon monoxide in the air your body starts to store it in your blood stream by replacing the oxygen in your red blood cells. This is referred to as carbon monoxide poisoning, which can quickly become life threatening. 

The most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headache, muscle weakness, dizziness, nausea, and you may even feel short of breath. The longer you are subject to carbon monoxide the more sever your symptoms become, leading to blurred vision, confusion, and then loss of consciousness.       

Fire Chief, Dennis Ogg said, "It's important for residents to have yearly service to all home appliances such as, your stove and furnace to ensure they are running properly to avoid possible carbon monoxide leaks." 

If you believe that you may be suffering form carbon monoxide poisoning Oggs said, "Leave the building immediately and call 911".

It is always a good idea to have a carbon monoxide detector on each level of your home and to ensure you are follow the manufactures maintenance instructions. 

Ogg also wanted us to mention, that with these extreme cold temperatures that we make sure not to leave space heaters unattended.