Transcript PowerPoint Presentation - CHIMNEY FIRES Strategic and

Buxton Fire-Rescue
Response to CHIMNEY FIRES
Strategic and Tactical Considerations while
responding too Chimney Fire’s
OBJECTIVES
 Significance of Chimney Fires.
 NFPA 211 & Maine Woodburning Guide.
 Chimney Construction.
 What Causes a Chimney Fire?
 Operations at Chimney Fires.
SIGNIFICANCE OF CHIMNEY FIRES
 Known fire within a
structure.
 Requires a Structural
Response
 Still Box assignment of 2
Engines, 1 Ladder, 1
Tanker and Rescue.
CODES & STANDARDS
 NFPA 211
 Standard for Chimneys,
Fireplaces, Vents and
Solid Fuel Burning
Appliances.
 Adopted by State of
Maine
 Enforceable by Law
CODES & STANDARDS
 Maine Woodburning
Guide
 Condensed code and
wood burning guide.
 Available free of charge
to everyone.
CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION
 What is a Chimney?
 One or more
passageways, vertical or
nearly so, for conveying
flue gases to the outside
atmosphere.
 What is a Flue?
 Passage through which
the gases are conveyed
from the combustion
chamber to the outside
air.
CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION
 Masonry Chimneys
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Solid masonry Base
Corbelling
Clay Tile Lined
Double Brick
Metal Inserts
“SupaFlue”
CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION
Solid Base
Corbelling
CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION
Clay Tile Lined
Double Brick
CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION
Metal Insert
MASONRY - SupaFlu
CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION
 Fireplaces
 Masonry
 Factory Built
 Fireplace inserts
CHIMNEY CONSTRUCTION
 Metal Chimneys
 Manufactured
 Listed
 Homebuilt
 Unlisted
 Cast Iron
 Steel
 Can be single walled,
double walled…
WOODSTOVES & THIMBLES
 Woodstoves
 Thimble
 Fixed or removable
ring, tube or lining.
 Located where the
connector passes
through a wall to the
chimney
CLEARANCES
 Interior Chimney
 2” from combustibles
 Exterior Chimney
 1” from combustibles
 Wood Stove
 36” from combustibles*
 Stove Pipe
 18” form combustibles*
CLEARANCE REDUCTIONS
 Manufacturers
installation
recommendations
take precedence if
the appliance or
chimney is listed by a
company such as UL
or FM.
 Reduction Table
CLEARANCE REDUCTION TABLE
WHAT CAUSES A CHIMNEY FIRE?
 Creosote
 Unburned particles of
wood and condensed
flue gases which deposit
on the chimney’s interior
 Factors affecting BuildUp
 Residence Time
 Smoke density
 Stack (chimney) Temp.
WHAT CAUSES A CHIMNEY FIRE?
 Defects and/or
damage to the
Chimney
 Deterioration over time
 Damage due to a
chimney fire
 Damage due to
weather storm
 Alterations or
construction defects
OPERATIONS AT CHIMNEY FIRES
 Response & Size-Up
 Still Box: 2 Engines, 1
Ladder, 1 Tanker and
Rescue
 Size-Up
 Caller info
 Initial FD Size Up
OPERATIONS AT CHIMNEY FIRES
 Engine Co. Tasks
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Tools & Equipment
Locate Fire
Extinguish or contain Fire
Check Walls
Open up if need be
Water Supply
OPERATIONS AT CHIMNEY FIRES
 Ladder Co. Tasks
 Tools
 Access to roof &
chimney
 Access to flue
 Clear Blockages
 Snuffer etc.
 Check roofline where
the chimney passes
through
OPERATIONS AT CHIMNEY FIRES
 Interior
 Tools & Equipment
 Extinguish fire in
appliance
 Inspect chimney to
determine fire location
 Suppression in chimney
 Remove burning debris
 Smoke removal
OPERATIONS AT CHIMNEY FIRES
 Command Notes
 Great PR opportunity
 Fire in a house
 Explain to homeowner
 Remember salvage
covers/runners
PPE/EQUIPMENT
 Roof Operations Gear
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Full Turnout Gear
Ladder/Escape Belt
SCBA
Porcupine/weights
 Interior Operations
 Full Turnout Gear
 SCBA (breathing if
CO/smoke present)
 TIC
 Chimney Kit
 Extinguisher
SUMMARY & QUESTIONS
 Summary
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Significance
Codes
Operations
Public Relations
SOG
 Questions?