As the day shift crews were coming on duty the 911 center alerts Fayetteville, Manlius, DeWitt and Kirkville for a report of a chimney fire at 5701 Townsend Road.  The structure, located on the Gridley Farm is in one of the few non hydrant-ed areas of the district.  20C1, (Chief Hildreth) arrived to find a fire in the flue and cap area of the chimney of a 2 story wood frame residential structure.  Engine 7 arrived with a crew of 5 and began suppression efforts at the firebox and clean out of the chimney.  DeWitt Engine 8 took the roof assignment.  Crews found a large amount of creosote burning in the chimney.  Crews worked for 90 minutes clearing the chimney and opening up walls to check for extention.  Manlius Truck 2 and Kirkville Engine 3 also arrived and operated on the scene.