Chimney Fires Chimney Fires n n n

Chimney Fires

Chimney Fires n n n n Burns Explosively Noisy, low rumble Very high temps Pyrolysis Cracks in flue pipe Smoke damage Roof Damage Chimney Damage

Anatomy of a Chimney

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Damage Chimneys n 2000 deg melts masonry n Crack in Tile n Metal chimney hi heat can warp seams and crack

Response n n n 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 n n n n Chimney Brush Tarps Metal trash can Dry Chemical Extinguisher Baggies with Dry Chemical Small stove shovel TI Camera Mirror

Assignments n n n n Use ICS Stove Crew Roof/Chimney Crew Ventilation Crew Support crew Accountability Officer Safety Officer EMS

Job Duties n n n n 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 n n n Chimney/Roof Crew Remove chimney cap if necessary Use Plastic bags with Dry Chemical to put out fire

Job Duties n n EMS– Check all occupants for CO Check out personnel for CO Keep an ambulance dedicated to fire personnel

Job Duties n n n n 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 n n n 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 n Check for hot spots Check house for carbon monoxide Account for personnel n n Check CO levels Tell home occupant not to use fireplace until inspection.

QUESTIONS? ? BE SAFE – EVERYONE GOES HOME