Chimney Fires - Edgerton Fire Protection District
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Chimney Fires
Burns Explosively
Noisy, low rumble
Very high temps
Pyrolysis
Cracks in flue pipe
Smoke damage
Roof Damage
Chimney Damage
Anatomy of a Chimney
More Anatomy
Damage Chimneys
2000 deg melts
masonry
Crack in Tile
Metal chimney hi heat
can warp seams and
crack
Response
It’s only a chimney fire
Don’t assume anything
THINK HOUSE FIRE!
Response as house fire
Full assignment
Pull charged line to front
of house ready to go
Equipment needed
Chimney Brush
Tarps
Metal trash can
Dry Chemical Extinguisher
Baggies with Dry Chemical
Small stove shovel
TI Camera
Mirror
Assignments
Use ICS
Stove Crew
Roof/Chimney Crew
Ventilation Crew
Support crew
Accountability Officer
Safety Officer
EMS
Job Duties
Stove Crew –
Put salvage tarps down
Open damper
Use Dry Chemical to
subdue fire
Remove combustibles in
metal can
Remove Vent pipe if
needed
Use Dry Chemical
Extinguisher up chimney
Job Duties - Continued
Chimney/Roof Crew
Remove chimney cap if
necessary
Use Plastic bags with
Dry Chemical to put out
fire
Job Duties
EMS–
Check all occupants for
CO
Check out personnel for
CO
Keep an ambulance
dedicated to fire
personnel
Job Duties
SUPPORT CREW
Remove debris from
clean out
Check for extension
along chimney area
Pull handline
Support ladders
Help with ventilation
Clean area around stove
when done.
Safety
Full Protective Equipment
SCBA personnel working
roof/chimney
Use TI camera and look for
hot spots
Accountability
Use radios for
communications
Before using dry chemical up
stack, communicate with
personnel on roof/chimney
Termination
Check for hot spots
Check house for carbon
monoxide
Account for personnel
Check CO levels
Tell home occupant not
to use fireplace until
inspection.
QUESTIONS????
BE SAFE – EVERYONE GOES HOME