Emergency vs. Non-Emergency Responses Earlier this month, our department responded to a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm call. CO alarms can be true emergencies, and we always treat them seriously. In this case, however, several factors allowed us to respond non-emergent: • Everyone had safely evacuated the building • No one was experiencing symptoms • Weather conditions created additional driving hazards When those conditions exist, running lights and sirens is not always the safest option. Why don’t