Carbon Monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless and tasteless gas that can be deadly. Carbon Monoxide (co) is produced from the incomplete burning of fuel. Sources of carbon monoxide include the furnace, wood burning, fuel-fired appliances, water heaters and vehicles.

The Bella Vista Fire Department suggest the following safety tips to reduce the chance of carbon monoxide poisoning.

      Have a qualified service technician regularly check and maintain your furnace, water heater and fireplace.

      Have your chimney inspected annually to ensure there are no defects.

      Make sure that the chimney fuel and external openings of all exhaust vents are not blocked by insulation, leaves, bird nests or debris.

      Never leave your car running in the garage for even a minute. Once you start the car pull it outside to run and warm up.

      BBQs should never be operated indoors.

      Keep the area around the fuel-fired equipment free of storage that could reduce the airflow. This ensures adequate airflow for the appliance to function properly.

EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO FIRE PREVENTION