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Chimney Fires
Instructor: Bob Day
NYS Certified Fire Instructor
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Chimney Fires
Burns Explosively
Noisy, low rumble
Very high temps
Pyrolysis
Cracks in thimble
Cracks in flue pipe
Smoke damage
Roof Damage
Chimney Damage
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Anatomy of a Chimney
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More Anatomy
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Damage Chimneys
2000 deg melts
masonry
Crack in Tile
Metal chimney hi heat
can warped seams
and crack
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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
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Equipment needed
Chimney Brush
Tarps
Metal trash can
Heavy Chain with metal
cable
D/C Extinguisher
Baggies with D/C
Small stove shovel
Booster line with chimney
nozzle
TI Camera
Mirror
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Assignments
Use ICS
Stove Crew
Roof/Chimney Crew
Ventilation Crew
Support crew
Accountability Officer
Safety Officer
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Job Duties
Stove Crew –
Put F/R tarps down
Open damper
Use DC to subdue fire
Remove combustibles in
metal can
Remove Vent pipe if
needed
Use D/C Extinguisher
up chimney
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Job Duties - Continued
Chimney/Roof Crew
Use Plastic bags with DC
to put out fire
Use Booster line to
extinguish fire with
chimney nozzle
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Job Duties
SUPPORT CREW
Remove debris from
clean out
Check for extension
along chimney area
Pull handline
Support ladders
Help with ventilation
Vacuum around stove
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Safety
Full Protective Equipment
for everyone
SCBA personnel working
roof/chimney
Use TI camera and look for
hot spots
Accountability
Use Radios for
communications
Before use DC up stack
communicate with personnel
on roof/chimney
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Termination
Check for hot spots
Fill out forms for
Chimney fire for
Inspector
Account for personnel
Tell home occupant not
to use fireplace until
inspection.
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QUESTIONS????
BE SAFE – EVERYONE GOES HOME
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