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Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm

Carbon Monoxide Detector Alerts New Canaan Family to Potentially Life-Threatening Problem

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A New Canaan family is very lucky they had a working carbon monoxide detector Sunday night because they were alerted to a potentially life-threatening problem with their heating system. — This article, an announcement from New Canaan Fire Marshal Fred Baker, was previously published by NewCanaanite.com. Responding firefighters found levels of 50 parts per million when they sampled the home’s atmosphere. The heating system was shut down and the home ventilated and a service tech was called. Signs of CO poisoning are headaches, nausea and bright red complexion.

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Fireworks Darien 2015

Stay Safe this Fourth of July Holiday: Tips From an Area Fire Marshal

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With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun time with great memories. Before your family celebrates this year, the New Canaan Fire Marshal’s Office wishes to make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety. — Fred Baker is the New Canaan Fire Marshal. His article (not including the sidebar and further information below) previously was published by NewCanaanite.com. Only sparklers and “shower” type fireworks are legal to sell and use in Connecticut.