Chimfex will absorb the oxygen and put out the fire quickly and safely. If a chimney fire starts, a homeowner can quickly ignite the Chimfex, place it in the fireplace or stove, and close the opening.
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We’re also proud that, like other highway, marine, and outdoor safety products, a large number of safety and fire professional buy and use Chimfex.”Ĭhimfex is easy to use and it is recommended that homeowners keep the product in close proximity to their wood burning fireplace or stove so that it is easily accessible in the case of a chimney fire. We receive a lot of letters from homeowners that live far from fire stations telling us that Chimfex literally saved their house from burning down. “This is critical because it stops the fire from spreading and doesn’t require extensive amounts of water to put out the fire, which often causes more damage than the fire itself. Independent research by Omni Test Laboratories proves that Chimfex can extinguish a chimney fire in as little as 22 seconds, and in just two minutes it reduces chimney temperatures an average of 53 percent and reduces chimney oxygen levels an average of 43 percent,” Orion President, Jay McLaughlin, explained. “Chimfex uses proprietary technology from our other safety products to immediately deprive a chimney fire of the oxygen needed to keep it burning. The Accepted Product Status was awarded to Chimfex based on the product’s tested ability to quickly and safely extinguish chimney fires. The Chimney Safety Institute of America has awarded Chimfex its prestigious Accepted Product Status, a status that Orion proudly prints on its product displays. To reduce the risk of chimney fires, the Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that homeowners regularly have their chimneys checked and cleaned by a chimney cleaning professional. The key for homeowners is to take precautions to prevent chimney fires and be prepared to extinguish them should they occur. Chimney fires can start and spread quickly and if not extinguished promptly, water damage from putting out the fire can cause significant property and financial loss.
Thousands of people are hurt each year as a result of chimney fires, and both homeowners’ and firefighters’ lives are lost.
To support fire safety, Orion, the manufacturer of Chimfex, is providing special savings offers to homeowners so they can be prepared in the event of a chimney fire.Įvery year in the U.S., an average 25,000 chimney fires occur, accounting for up to $100 million in damages. It is also the time when firefighters and safety professionals focus on fire prevention and fire safety with National Chimney Safety Week September 28–October 4 and Fire Prevention Week October 5–11, 2014.
Articles are written by experts in the fire service and focus on lessons-learned.ĬhimFex Offers Special Incentive to Help Homeowners Protect Their Family and HomeĮaston (MD) - Fall is when families across America prepare and begin to use their wood burning stoves and fireplaces. (Original Article Courtesy of the Fire Engineering Magazine.)įor almost 140 years, Fire Engineering magazine has provided training, education, and management information for fire and emergency services personnel worldwide.
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