8 MN Fire Departments Receiving Free CO Alarms to Install in Homes

(Learfield News/Rochester, MN) — Eight Minnesota fire departments will be receiving free carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to install in homes in their communities.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is kicking off the event with the Rochester Fire Department today (Monday).

The free CO alarms will be handed out thanks to a federal grant.

Other cities receiving free CO alarms are Austin, Bemidji, Brainerd, Duluth, Red Wing, Virginia and Willmar.

Firefighters will install the alarms free of charge in homes and educate residents about CO poisoning and prevention.