Anderson's Chimney Sweeps, Inc. - Affiliations Certification

Affiliations

• National Chimney Sweep Guild

It is the mission of the National Chimney Sweep Guild to promote the success of its members by providing progressive services, encouraging professionalism and ethical accountability, and advancing the chimney and venting industry through public awareness of the trade.

• Hearth, Patio, Barbeque Association

The National Fireplace Institute® is the professional certification division of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Education Foundation (HPBEF), a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization for the hearth industry.
NFI's objective is to increase public safety by establishing meaningful credentials for professionals involved in planning and installing residential hearth appliances and venting systems.

• Pennsylvania Guild of Professional Chimney Sweeps

To safeguard the life, health, property and welfare of the public by establishing and maintaining very high standards of integrity, ethics, skills, equipment and practice in the profession of chimney sweeping.
To promote fire safety though a continuing program of public information designed to inform and educate them to reduce the fire hazards and threat of loss of life, associated with the improper installation, maintenance and general operation of wood, coal, gas, oil and pellet burning appliances.
To further enlighten the general public about solid fuel burning
To act upon any other measures considered appropriate or necessary by the Board of Directors pursuant to the Corporation’s Article of Incorporation.

• National Fire Protection Association

The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA membership totals more than 81,000 individuals from around the world and more than 80 national trade and professional organizations

• Greater Harrisburg Oil Heat Association

promote the advantages of Oil heat to the consumer
provide tools and education programs to our members
to encourage industry-wide standards of service and integrity to best serve the communities in which we live and work.

• National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers

The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers...the only industry association devoted exclusively to education and the advancement of oil heat service professionals.

• New York State Chimney Sweep Guild

Membership in the New York State Chimney Sweep Guild is fully voluntary, and is the hallmark of a company that has made a strong commitment to the chimney service trade. The New York State Chimney Sweep Guild affords our members extra educational opportunities to bring you the most up-to-date techniques in the services they provide.

• Massachusetts Chimney Sweep Guild

Our members strive to be the best professional chimney technicians possible in servicing our customer's chimney and venting needs. The Massachusetts Chimney Sweep Guild accomplishes this challenge by requiring its members to be CSIA Certified, to obtain continuing education in the latest technical and safety advancements. We adhere to a code of ethics established and updated by the Massachusetts Chimney Sweep Guild. We promote and establish good customer relations through honesty, integrity, and commitment to public education in the proper use and maintenance or our customer's chimney and venting systems.

Other Helpful Information

Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association Glossary
Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association Safety Tips
CSIA Chimney Safety Tips

Certifications

• CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep

The Certified Chimney Sweep credential is the hallmark of excellence among chimney service professionals. Related industry leaders – and knowledgeable homeowners – understand the quality and value this credential represents.

Those who have earned the CSIA credential have demonstrated their commitment to the industry, to fire prevention, and to their customers.

• National Fireplace Institute

The National Fireplace Institute® is the professional certification division of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Education Foundation (HPBEF), a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization for the hearth industry.
NFI's objective is to increase public safety by establishing meaningful credentials for professionals involved in planning and installing residential hearth appliances and venting systems.

NFI certifies planners in three hearth product categories based on fuel type:

NFI Gas Specialist
NFI Wood burning Specialist
NFI Pellet Specialist

• F.I.R.E. Service

Fireplace. Our mission is to provide you with a full understanding of the design, function and operation of all fireplaces.

Investigation. Our mission is to provide you with the ability to perform an accurate, detailed investigation of the fireplace system.

Research. Our mission is to provide accurate information on fireplaces, vents and chimney systems.

Education. Our mission is to combine the above information and required knowledge to assist in the growth of your company and income.

Service. We are committed to providing you with all of the services listed above in a professional manner and format.

• PA Guild Masonry School

Discover the uses of materials that have withstood the test of time. This is a hands-on study in the world of masonry that will enable you to expand your knowledge, abilities and your bottom line by restoring and constructing with masonry.

Harrisburg Oil Heat Assoc. (HOHA), National Assoc. of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM), PA Guild of Professional Chimney Sweeps, Massachusetts Chimney Sweep Guild, New York State Chimney Sweep Guild, Fireplace Investigation Research & Education (F.I.R.E.), Hearth Patio Barbeque Assoc. (HPBA), National Fireplace Institute NFI, PA Masonry School

“Thank you for the chimney work. Everyone that I talked to seemed very nice. I will recommend you to anyone I know that needs their chimney fixed.”