The GMC stepvan vehicle, outfitted with an array of cooking utensils, containers. Volunteers responded to 86 incidents throughout Bergen Countv during 1995. Funding of supplies is from donations made by Teaneck and other fire departments. Call 837-2085 for further information about joining or contributing funds. This year the fire department saw an increase in carbon monoxide calls, due to the many detectors that are now available to the public.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, colorless gas that is deadly.
It is a byproduct of a fuel burning process. Many appliances such as furnaces, kitchen stoves, hot water heaters, automobiles, etc. can produce carbon monoxide. When a faulty or unusual condition exists, carbon monoxide may be vented into areas where people are present. The Teaneck Fire Department recommends that every house or apartment should have a carbon monoxide detector. Residents should contact their local gas company to determine what kind of detector would be best for them.