A programmable toxic gas safety device for detecting a toxic gas, such as carbon monoxide, is provided. The programmable safety device is preferably used in an enclosed area for monitoring the levels of gas emitted by a device that can produce a toxic gas. The device contains a controller which is operably coupled to at least one transmitter and at least one sensor for sensing the level of the toxic gas in the enclosed area, and is operable to provide a signal to remotely operate the toxic gas producing device. The device further contains one or more receivers for learning a command signal which actuates a specific functionality to the toxic gas producing device.