Units respond to a Chimney Fire
By:
Wagontown Fire Company
02/25/10
Shortly after 16:30 companies were
dispatched to Nevins Way in the Western
part of the township for a chimney fire.
Chief 35 (Ziegler) responded and advised
that the caller had a chimney fire.
Chief 35 arrived and found the house
back a very long driveway, with the
weather the way it was one engine could
make it up the drive. Upon investigation
found a working chimney fire with no
extension. The wood stove tied into the
chimney was found to be loaded with
creosote and was burning, also the
chimney length to the roof was packed
and on fire. Crews from 35 (Wagontown)
and 34 (Martins Corner) went to work
cleaning the firebox, chimney and the
clean out behind the fire place which
proved to be an extensive job. With
access restricted the balance of the
units were held on Nevins Way and crews
had to walk up the driveway. Tower 28
(Parkesburg) was on the box, however was
released due to access and crews used
ground ladders to access the roof. Due
to the time consuming job, Engine 34-1
was available onscene and Engine 37-2
(Modena) was requested to cover the
Wagontown Station while crews
worked. With the fire under control just
after 17:30 crews began to wrap up and
clear the scene.
Units: Engine 35, Rescue 35
Mutual Aid: Engine 34-1, Engine 34-5,
Ambulance 34 and Tower 28
Cover Company: Engine 37-2
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