Carbon monoxide is a by-product of incomplete combustion. Its sources include malfunctioning appliances, such as furnaces, stoves, space heaters and hot water heaters which operate by burning liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or wood. Other sources of CO include blocked chimney flues, cooking appliances used for heating purposes, vehicle exhaust, and charcoal grills used in the home, camper, garage or other unventilated areas. » Read the rest of this entry…
Latest News from the Sunman Rural Fire Department
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The Sunman Rural Fire Department and Auxiliary Club will host the 2008 Breaded Cod Fillet Dinner at the Sunman American Legion on Friday, Februrary 8, 2008 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. » Read the rest of this entry…
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It is important to review this with your family so that in the event of a fire everyone will know how to get out! Remember to plan several ways out of your home in case your usual route becomes blocked for some reason. The time to plan a safe escape is before a fire strikes. » Read the rest of this entry…
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It is a fact that most victims who die in a fire could have lived if they only had a smoke detector. There is a misnomer that fire is what will get you and cause you harm. In actuality most victims in a fire are smothered by a fires choking smoke long before the flames ever reach them. » Read the rest of this entry…
