Furnace and water heater cause low carbon monoxide

Heard on: Dauphin PA Fire-Tac Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Engine, you'll have a hydrant at the corner of Walker and East Gary.

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Engine copies Walker and East Gary.

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Engine 41 from command.

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And no conditions all the way around.

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There is basement access on the Charlie side,

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but we're going to use the front door.

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We're going to investigate a furnace malfunction.

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You taking 2nd meter with you from the chief?

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Engine crew entering with two.

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Side A.

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Engine 48, Code 3.

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Investigation.

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Do you have any conditions?

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No conditions.

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Low readings, parts per million in CO.

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High of 10 in the basement thus far.

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Okay.

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Investigation.

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I'm sending one in to start the hot water.

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Go ahead.

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Does appear that it's going to be related to the hot water heater and furnace.

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First familiar of 15.

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I think it makes the most sense just to shut this down.

7/9/2026 04:39 AM

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Walker, Paxtang, PA 17111

Furnace and water heater cause low carbon monoxide

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible furnace and hot water heater malfunction at a home near Walker and East Gary in Paxtang, Pennsylvania. They reported no visible fire conditions, but found low carbon monoxide readings, with around 10 parts per million in the basement, and recommended shutting the equipment down.

Furnace and water heater cause low carbon monoxide

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