The US isn’t the only place with fireplace/chimney safety issues. CSIA in the United States frequently works with firefighters so they understand how to combat chimney fires. Read more to find out how.

You might think that of all places that know the value of a well-maintained chimney, the United Kingdom would top the list. After all, it was in 16th century England that the trend of fireplaces and chimneys really caught on. Yet, despite that head start, chimney fires remain as much an issue overseas as they are in the United States (which averaged an eye-popping 22,700 fires from 2010 to 2012) and first-responders are doing something about it!