Dryer Vent Cleaning Supplies by Lindemann-Chimney-Supply

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Chimney Fires
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Chimney Fires

• Burns Explosively
• Noisy, low rumble
• Very high temps
• Pyrolysis
• 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 warp seams and crack

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Response

• Its only a chimney fire
• Dont 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
• Dry Chemical Extinguisher
• Baggies with Dry Chemical
• Small stove shovel
• TI Camera
• Mirror
• dryer vent cleaning supplies
• dryer vent cleaning equipment
• chimney dampers
• sealtight dampers

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Assignments

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

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Job Duties

• 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

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Job Duties - Continued

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

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Job Duties

• EMS
• Check all occupants for CO
• Check out personnel for CO
• Keep an ambulance dedicated to fire personnel

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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
• Clean area around stove when done.

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Safety

• 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

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Termination

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

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QUESTIONS????
BE SAFE EVERYONE GOES HOME