Age: 49 Job: Full-time firefighter, Rochester Fire Department for 21 years, and owner of the Chimney Sweep. Company: The Chimney Sweep provides a year-round, complete chimney sweeping service.

Chimney Sweeps Inc. is headquartered at 10036 Maine Ave. in Lakeside but works throughout San Diego County. For more information, call 619-457-6144 or visit chimneysweepsinc.com.

Mr. Don should know. As the first certified chimney sweep in the area, he brings over 30 years experience and expertise to the business. He clearly remembers the 1979 June day he invested $2,000 ...