THE DANGERS OF CARBON MONOXIDE AT THE 'ROUTINE FIRE'

摘要

Firefighters are well aware that smoke is the deadliest hazard at fires and that carbon monoxide (CO) is the deadliest component of smoke. In recent years, Miami-Dade (FL) Fire-Rescue has responded to two fires that emphasize the hazards of CO and the need to remain alert for this hazard, even at fires where conditions seem to be clear of visible products of combustion.