Hundreds of people die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning. Particularly this time of year, when it's cold. In most states, people are required to have carbon monoxide detectors in their homes but we found out about a place where they are not required that might surprise you. This is the kind of stuff firefighter Adam Puetz and his fellow firefighters do a lot of. Checking out carbon monoxide detectors. It's a major concern in the place we live, creating a risk for you and your family.
Valley News Live: "I'm sure what makes it hard too, is it's colorless and odorless so there's not really anything you can look for. Right?"
"No and it's important to have those monitors there so you can know something is in your house that may not normally be there," says Firefighter, Adam Puetz with the Moorhead Fire Department.
CO detectors are required in homes of most states. But there are a lot of other places we spend our lives, like school. So we wanted to know if your kids are safe there from carbon monoxide poisoning.