SPECTRUM NEWS VIDEO: The Firemen's Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has warned people of the dangers of carbon monoxide.

January is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month and it's the perfect time to make sure your home is being heated safely.

When a technician goes to fix a heating unit in a home, they check the carbon monoxide levels inside. The gas has no odor, taste, or smell and can be deadly.

Wade Davis, a technician with Crisafulli Brothers and the chief of the Freehold Fire Department, has urged people to make sure they have working carbon monoxide detectors in their home.

“It’s our policy to check carbon monoxide on every call,” said Davis. “The important thing is to keep the batteries changed in them to keep them working properly.”

Here are some tips to ensure your home is safe:

• Make sure your carbon monoxide and smoke detector has working batteries and is replaced when it expires.
• The manufacturing date is on the back of the unit and it should be replaced at least every 10 years.
• You should have the detectors near where you sleep.
• Don't run generators too close to your home.
• When it snows, be sure to clear snow from any outdoor vents or pipes. 
• If you suspect there is carbon monoxide in your home or the detector goes off, call 911 immediately and go outside.