The West Whiteland Fire Company is a 100% volunteer fire company located in Exton, Pennsylvania that provides fire protection and related services, community education, and fire prevention measures to the residents, businesses, schools, and commuters in West Whiteland Township. Our firefighters have been continuously serving the residents of West Whiteland since 1953, providing the community with experienced, dedicated, professional firefighters, capable of handling all types of fires and fire-related emergencies. As a volunteer fire company, our members include your friends, family, and neighbors, all of whom spend a significant amount of time protecting and serving the Community.
Friday November 15th
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We volunteer for your safety |
Chimney fires are a frequent occurrence in the winter time. Most fires are caused by failure to maintain your fireplace and chimney. Smoke is a product of incomplete combustion as the smoke exits the fireplace or wood stove, and flow up into the relatively cooler chimney, condensation occurs. The resulting residue that sticks to the inner walls of the chimney is called creosote. Creosote is black or brown in appearance. It can be crusty and flaky ... tar-like, drippy and sticky ... or shiny and hardened. |
Creosote is highly combustible. If it builds up in sufficient quantities - and catches fire inside the chimney flue- the result will be a chimney fire. Therefore we strongly advise to have your chimney and fireplace cleaned and inspected frequently by a professional. Also, not everything that can and will burn, should be burned in the fireplace (Examples are: plastics, wrapping paper, newspaper etc. ) Please burn the right fuel, certain woods will create more creosote |
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