New Chimney Fire Technique

[Hoppy2]

I'm a member of the Owego Fire Department and recently heard of a new technique for fighting chimney fires some thing about a fan and a fire exstingusher if anyone can tell me more please e-mail me @ [email protected]

[Dalmatian90]

http://www.firehouse.com/training/drills/2000/ff3.html

It's certainly not my personal preference (I prefer to drop chains and make sure the hot fuel, i.e. creosote that was burning, is cleaned (overhauled) out.)

However, I could see it being an option in certain situations (i.e. can't reach top of chimney safely from aerial or ground ladders) where dropping chains isn't practical.

Matt http://www.geocities.com/dalmation90...imneyfires.htm