It’s not uncommon for skaters to be rushed from an ice rink to an emergency room with carbon monoxide poisoning. Ice arenas are enclosed spaces where inadequate ventilation can trap toxic gases emitted by fossil fuel-burning equipment. But only three states require ice rinks to test their air quality and take action if it exceeds certain thresholds.
“The Zamboni repair man can afford it” used to be a joke in my area about going into specialized trade work.