1. Chimney Fires

2. Objectives F/F will be able to recognize typical flue and chimney construction in our area F/F will be able to recognize conditions and locations for creosote accumulations F/F will be able to recognize fire hazards associated with stoves and chimneys F/F will be able recognize hazards related to multiple appliance connections to same flue

3. Typical Flues and Chimneys in Our Area. Masonry chimney systems Typical construction Clearance of combustibles and hazards Cracks and deterioration

4. Typical Flues And Chimneys In Our Area Typical construc tion

5. Typical Flues And Chimneys In Our Area Cracks and Deterior ation

6. Chimneys Without Flue Liners Typical construction Clearance of combustible s Cracks and deterioratio n

7. Chimneys Without Flue Liners Cracks and Deteriorat ion

8. Factory Built Metal Chimneys Triple wall Metal bestous Clearances and hazards

9. Exterior Cosmetic Covers Combust ible construct ion No simple access

10. Exterior Cosmetic Covers

11. Creosote Build up Low O 2 smoldering burn Tar fog Build up at temp change Chimney cap plugged Hot wet dripping creosote Signs of creosote on exterior of pipe or chimney

12. Fire and Hazard Inspection of Stove Doors fit proper Breaches in stove Clearance of combustible s

13. Stove Pipe Hazards Joints secured Direction of sexed joints Clearances

14. One Flue Multi Appliances Chimneys must be checked for breaches Gas water heaters Oil furnaces Other wood burners Little water for extinguishment Electrical hazards

15. Commercial Chimneys Ask for help from business supervisor or shop Foreman Deluge systems Fire resistive noncombustible construction covers Inspection holes

16. Roof Systems Light weight construc tion Stick frame Coverin gs Egress

17. Ro Roof Systems

18. Be Prepared Be Safe Expect the unexpected Chimney fires are fires in a structure