Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

November 1 to 7, 2023

Install working carbon monoxide alarms beside ALL sleeping areas.

What you cannot see, smell, or taste can kill you!

Public Events

Members of the Brampton Fire and Emergency Services team will be at the following locations to promote fire safety, educate the community on the importance of carbon monoxide awareness and answer questions:

Date	Time	Location
November 2, 2023	4pm - 7:30pm	Gore Meadows Recreation Centre
November 2, 2023	12:30pm - 4:30pm	Home Depot - Airport Road
November 3, 2023	12:30pm - 4:30pm	Home Depot - Trinity Commons
November 4, 2023	10am - 2pm	Bramalea City Centre
November 6, 2023	10am - 7:30pm	Shoppers World

Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Install working carbon monoxide alarms beside all sleeping areas.

Test Alarm

Test alarms monthly. Consider using alarms that have a worry-free 10 year lithium battery.

Propane Heaters

Never use propane heaters inside the home or garage.

Barbecues

Never cook with barbecues or propane cookers inside the home or garage.

Garage

Never warm a vehicle in the garage.

What is carbon monoxide (CO)?

Carbon monoxide, or “CO,” is an odourless, colourless, poisonous gas

Sources of Carbon Monoxide

Many Ontario households have, on average, 4 – 6 fuel-burning appliances that produce carbon monoxide, this includes:

furnace
BBQ
stove
water heater
dryer
stove
fuel fired fireplace
blocked vents or chimney
portable fuel fired generator
vehicle running in attached garage

Testing CO Alarms

Test CO alarms monthly or in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Batteries

Replace alarm batteries at least once a year or whenever the low-battery warning sounds. Never wait.
Know the difference between a low-battery warning and an emergency alarm – consult the CO alarm manufacturer’s instructions.

Replace CO alarms

Replace alarms in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Signs and Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning may include

Dull headache
Weakness
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Shortness of breath
Confusion
Blurred vision
Loss of consciousness or death

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​November 1 to 7, 2023