ENG27SQ
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Post by ENG27SQ on Nov 20, 2007 23:46:29 GMT -5
Well as winter is quickly approaching and the chimney fires have already started, what does you bring up with your crew?
For a chimney fire we have a bucket of stuff we take to the roof. This includes chimney flares, a dry chem. extinguisher, chains and brushes. We also bring the TIC up, for obvious reasons.
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Post by 3105 on Nov 22, 2007 6:33:48 GMT -5
My default approach to a chimney fire is to avoid going to the roof if at all possible, which can't always be done. Roof ops carry a certain degree of risk that in my mind needs to be adequately justified before I'll start putting people up there. We'll usually do whatever we can from the fireplace side before committing to a roof op...dry power up the flue, removing the burning materials, checking for extension...etc.
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hp4l
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Post by hp4l on Nov 22, 2007 7:22:08 GMT -5
One thing that I have noticed with chimeny fires is the lack of salvage that is performed. Chimney fires can make a mess and it is very simple to lay out a tarp near the fireplace before making a mess.
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Post by thelurker on Nov 22, 2007 8:59:42 GMT -5
I like the PPV fan in the door and then discharging a dry chem into the fireplace/ flue, and allowing the PPV to push it upward. I don't know how you guys do it, but I was always taught never to shoot anything down the chimney. We also have a chimney chain kit on the TL and maybe some chimney flares as well. In the absence of a chain kit, the handle of a pike pole, tied off at the hook, will work ok to knock the stuff off the sides of the chimney.
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Post by WebBoss on Nov 22, 2007 20:47:49 GMT -5
Chimney Flares are a pain in the rear orifice.
On the Squad, we carry a Tin Pail with Chimney Chains, a couple of chimney flares (last time I looked) but we carry several zip lock bags full of ABC Powder. We ladder the roof, and toss a couple of the zip lock bags in and it usually extiguishes most of the fire, without further damaging the chimney liner.
The nice thing about the baggies, is that if we went the PPV route, we can open the baggie and introduce the powder into the PPV air stream without wasting an extiguisher.
Just remember to throw tarps and runners real quick before working the chimnies.
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Post by thelurker on Nov 23, 2007 12:49:03 GMT -5
The nice thing about the baggies, is that if we went the PPV route, we can open the baggie and introduce the powder into the PPV air stream without wasting an extiguisher. Not a bad idea, I will make that suggestion next time the topic comes up at work. |
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Post by WebBoss on Nov 23, 2007 15:38:03 GMT -5
I thought so... and when your done, leave the residue in the baggie and put in the back seat of your favorite law enforcement officer's patrol vehicle for safe keeping (and an interesting reaction later). ;D
DISCLAIMER: This is a joke and I have NO IDEA where an idea like this would come from... well there was this one time... ah, nevermind.
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Post by havingfun on Nov 28, 2007 13:03:24 GMT -5
baking soda works well too!
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Post by Kramer on Jan 12, 2008 11:08:04 GMT -5
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BIGDOG
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Post by BIGDOG on Jan 14, 2008 19:16:09 GMT -5
If you have a straight shot with the chimney chains then use them, less damage. Some houses have 90 degree bends thus causing the chains to be not effective. The dry powder works but for the badly clogged ones with the bend or jagged edges you’ll need something to pull it away.
You have to go the roof. Some clogs are right there at the roof line. Easier to pull the blockage if it is there. Just be careful because a fat person that has to straddle the peak to get to the other side of the house is interesting sight.
I've seen alot of houses going to a lined chimney. Just like duct work for your heating/AC.
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Post by thelurker on Jan 15, 2008 1:36:20 GMT -5
You have to go the roof. Some clogs are right there at the roof line. Easier to pull the blockage if it is there. Just be careful because a fat person that has to straddle the peak to get to the other side of the house is interesting sight. Don't hate...someone had to go up there...wouldn't you rather have 2 fat guys willing to go to the roof or a bunch of skinny guys who are shook. |
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