Firefighters report to carbon monoxide emergency in Baldwin

Ladder 2 of the Baldwin Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide detector call on Westminster Road on Aug. 6 at around 2 p.m., according to fire officials.

Upon arrival, Lt. Hopkins reported more than 450 parts per million of carbon monoxide in the occupied private dwelling. The average level of carbon monoxide in a home is between 0.5 to 15 parts per million, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

With dangerous levels spiking, fire officials said, two additional Engines and EMS were requested to respond to the scene. E-203 and 204 were assigned to the call.

With all of Baldwin’s EMS crew members on previous assignments, South Hempstead responded with an ambulance. The temperature of 88 degrees felt like 95, fire officials added.

While operating two Engines, 201, 202 and Truck 206 were assigned to two additional general alarms. Ladder 2, 204 and 203 were secured at around 3:45 p.m. after first responders isolated the source of carbon monoxide and ventilated the home.

Both of the people who were aided refused transport, BFD officials said. No Fire Department injuries were reported on any calls.

A day earlier, Baldwin firefighters responded to more than 40 alarms as Tropical Storm Isaias rolled through Baldwin, taking down trees and power lines and leaving many residents without power.