This special episode of the Chimney and Fireplace Success Network opens with a warm welcome to both live and replay viewers. The host introduces longtime friend and industry veteran Tom Urban, inventor of the Chim-Scan, who joins to talk about his new book and factory training course. Together, they explore Tom’s 45+ years of chimney experience and his motivation for creating a much-needed, comprehensive training manual.

Tom explains that after decades in the field, he noticed a major gap in consistent, quality training for chimney sweeps. His new 166-page manual fills that gap with clear explanations, diagrams, and photos covering everything from masonry to factory-built units. The goal is simple — help technicians better understand what they’re seeing, how to scan correctly, and how to explain findings to customers.

The training isn’t a certification, but it includes a 100-question open-book test, CE units, and a certificate of completion. Every section was reviewed for legal clarity and uses standardized terminology to avoid confusion and protect technicians from liability.

Tom’s manual isn’t just a book — it’s a hands-on field guide designed to make chimney scanning safer, smarter, and more professional. Viewers can order the book and course through the Chim-Scan Factory Training website. The episode closes with a shared message: by improving education and communication, the whole industry gets stronger.