Carbon Monoxide Leak Severity Levels

This infographic demonstrates the level of severity during an indoor carbon monoxide leak. It is recommended that firefighters apply oxygen when levels hit 35ppm. Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless and dangerous gas (both toxic and flammable) formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon. It combines with hemoglobin more than 200 times faster than oxygen does, decreasing the blood’s ability …

Firefighters learn how to handle conflict during illegal burn scenario

Instructors at Front Range Fire Consortium Academy teach firefighter trainees how to deal with conflict on an illegal burn call. VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION: Make contact with them. Get to know what the nature of it is. What are they burning? Do they have a permit? If it’s legal, make sure they have the ability to put it out if it gets …