Full Service Chimney accepts the Apprenticeship Champions and Partners Regional Award for East Central Kansas from Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland. – (Photo Credit/Source)
Great Bend, Kansas – October 11, 2024 – Full Service Chimney™, the esteemed Kansas City chimney sweep company, is thrilled to announce its recognition at the recent Kansas to the Stars Business Awards event held last Thursday in Great Bend, Kansas. The company was awarded for its Registered Apprenticeship Program, which has played a significant role in cultivating skilled professionals within the local chimney repair industry in the Kansas City metro area.
Since its founding in 1987, Full Service Chimney has remained committed to delivering exceptional chimney and fireplace services tailored to the needs of homeowners across the Kansas City metropolitan area. The company’s Registered Apprenticeship Program is designed to provide comprehensive training, equipping apprentices with the technical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel as Fireplace and Chimney Repair Technicians.

Program Sponsor, Jennifer Martinez shakes hands with Lt. Governor/Secretary of Commerce David Toland after accepting the Regional Award on behalf of Full Service Chimney. – (Photo Credit/Source)
This program contributes to the professional development of its participants and reinforces Full Service Chimney’s commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Through a structured training curriculum, apprentices learn the ins and outs of chimney and fireplace care, ensuring that they adhere to the highest industry standards while gaining invaluable skills that will serve them throughout their careers.
The Kansas to the Stars Business Awards event celebrates the achievements of Kansas businesses that show excellence and innovation. Full Service Chimney’s recognition underscores the company’s ongoing dedication to developing a strong workforce equipped to meet the demands of the industry while ensuring that customers receive top-notch service and peace of mind.
As Full Service Chimney continues to grow, the company looks forward to expanding its apprenticeship program and further contributing to the local economy by fostering talent within the chimney care profession. This award not only honors the company’s efforts but also highlights the importance of investing in workforce development for the future.

Full Service Chimney Apprenticeship Team Members at the Kansas to the Stars Business Awards. Shown from left to right: Sabrina Rodriguez, Mary Jo Berry, Bob Berry, and Jennifer Martinez. – (Photo Credit/Source)
Full Service Chimney™ is Kansas City’s most trusted chimney and fireplace service provider. As a family-owned and operated company for over three decades, the company was the first CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep in Johnson County, a long standing member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild and is an A+ rated Accredited Business with the BBB.
Every chimney inspector and repair technician on the Full Service Chimney Team is held to the highest professional education and training standards. Full Service Chimney is the “Original” certified sweep serving the entire Kansas City Metropolitan area since 1987.
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For details call Apprenticeship Sponsor, Jennifer Martinez at (913) 642-6171.