Carbon Monoxide Alarm Program

The Fire Department recognizes that the most effective step for protecting household occupants from CO poisoning is to install battery-operated CO detectors near a sleeping area and checking CO detectors regularly to be sure that they are functioning properly. CO detectors serve as an early warning device, notifying occupants of CO before it escalates to a dangerous level. If CO poisoning occurs, homes without detectors are likely to have CO levels nearly five times higher than those homes with detectors by the time of emergency response. CO detectors are effective in both alerting residents to the presence of CO and reducing the number of victims who experience poisoning symptoms.

The City of Black Hawk Fire Department is pleased to offer City residents one Carbon Monoxide Alarm at no charge to enhance the life safety measures taken for the benefit of our residents. To participate in the program, please call 303-582-0426 or visit the City of Black Hawk Fire Department Headquarters at 7320 Black Hawk Blvd, Unit 2A, to submit your request to enroll in this free program. 

For more information on how to prevent Carbon Monoxide exposure, please review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention safety guidelines.