Датчик угарного газа на мониторе сердца спас жизни пострадавшим в Эвансвилле

EFD says carbon monoxide detector saved lives during Monday night call EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - On Monday, crews responded to an unconcious individual in the 700 block of Norman Avenue, and the reason why they were unconscious came from a small device that fits in the palm of your hand. Thanks to small detectors on their heart monitors, firefighters found out it was carbon monoxide, and got people out immediately. “This small detector has a life-span of two years, says Mike Kane, Deputy EMS chief. ”They don’t have to do anything except carry it on their monitor, and that’s what triggered the responde we had the other night...because that simple detector warned them of the high level of carbon monoxide.” Officials like Rescue 1 Captain, Jon Sprinkle, say carbon monoxide is so dangerous because it is colorless, odorless, and lethal, triking your body into thinking it’s oxygen. They say it is usually put out when engines or appliances don’t fully burn fuel. For those on Norman Avenue, it was a generator. Luckily all 5 people survived and discharged from the hospital, but not everyone is so lucky, especially when levels are high. “You can’t smell it, you can’t see it. it just consumes you. You sit around and sit in it for a 6-8 hour day, the level of carbon monoxide can increase in you blood stream without you even knowing it,” Sprinkle stated. Officials say the fire department first got the detectors back in July when they took over ambulance services, and they are on every single heart monitor. Paramedic Hannah Gordreau says the detectors are crucial to keeping them and others safe, and say every home should have one. “If you have gas in your home, an appliance you didn’t realize could offput gas, the easiest way to get one if you’re completely unsure is honestly, go knock on your local fire department station, and they can walk you through the process on getting one,” Gordreau stated. Going forward, officials say they are working to add the detectors to their fire engine med kits in addition to the ambulances, and they hope they can save even more lives by doing so. Copyright 2026 WFIE. All rights reserved.