If the fire burns hot (fast) enough the amount of creosote buildup is very low. "Banking" a fire to make it burn slow (like one would do overnight) causes creosote buildup very quickly. When I had a wood stove I would get the fire going very hot very quickly. Then I would let it burn at a more sedate rate until I was ready to let it burn out at which time I would again get it very hot. This cycling keeps the creosote buildup down and prevents chimney fires. There are also copper nitrate powders that can be added to the wood to keep the creosote burnt down to safer levels.
If, like most people who run wood stoves, you keep the fire low and constant then invest in some chimney cleaning equipment to clean your chimney monthly. Once you get into the habit, and are prepared to do it, keeping your chimney clean is relatively easy. Even on a 60 degree roof the job is easy and safe with a "built in" ladder that goes to the chimney and a cap that is made to remove and replace easily. Under emergency circumstances it is going to be hard to find a chimney sweep to come over and clean it for you - so you might as well learn a new trade and get the tools for the job.
If, like most people who run wood stoves, you keep the fire low and constant then invest in some chimney cleaning equipment to clean your chimney monthly. Once you get into the habit, and are prepared to do it, keeping your chimney clean is relatively easy. Even on a 60 degree roof the job is easy and safe with a "built in" ladder that goes to the chimney and a cap that is made to remove and replace easily. Under emergency circumstances it is going to be hard to find a chimney sweep to come over and clean it for you - so you might as well learn a new trade and get the tools for the job.
