The Cape Coral Fire Department has been offering free carbon monoxide detectors since it responded to four generator fires since Hurricane Milton.
According to CCFD, while generators make our lives easier, they can be dangerous when not used correctly.
CCFD said in addition to the fire risk, generators also present the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The fire department asks if you are running a generator to have a carbon monoxide tester.
If you do not have one, CCFD has a limited number of free detectors at the following 13 fire stations:
Station 1 - 4610 Coronado Pkwy.
Station 2 - 521 Nicholas Pkwy.
Station 3 - 1627 Everest Pkwy.
Station 4 - 2007 Santa Barbara Blvd.
Station 5 - 1029 Diplomat Pkwy.
Station 6 - 4540 Chiquita Blvd.
Station 7 - 3942 Burnt Store Road
Station 8 - 707 SW 1st St.
Station 9 - 4107 Pelican Blvd.
Station 10- 3623 Gator Circle West
Station 11 - 1038 Burnt Store Road
Station 12 - 2129 Chiquita Blvd.
Station 13 - 2025 NE 6th St.