My CO detector is going off, but I don’t see or smell anything. Should I bother calling 911?

Yes - but only after exiting the home! CO is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas. CO detectors are very sensitive and designed to alert occupants before CO reaches dangerous levels. If your detectors go off, call 911 and evacuate the home. Be sure to notify them if anyone in the house is experiencing flu-like symptoms. The Fire Department has specialized equipment to detect and measure amounts of CO in your home. Please do not open doors and windows before the Fire Department arrives, because this makes it difficult to determine the cause of any CO that may be present. Never hesitate to call us.

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1. Do I need smoke detectors in my home?
2. What is carbon monoxide and do I need carbon monoxide (CO) detectors?
3. My smoke alarm is going off, but I don’t see anything should I bother calling 911?
4. My CO detector is going off, but I don’t see or smell anything. Should I bother calling 911?
5. How often should I replace my smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors?
6. Is there always someone at the firehouse?
7. What about campfires and outdoor burning?
8. I need to have a car seat inspected or installed. Can you help me?
9. Do you do station tours?