Empire Breckenridge Premium 32" Vent-Free Circulating Firebox, Louvered

Zero-clearance certified and manufactured in the USA, the Empire Breckenridge Premium 32 is a 32-inch vent-free circulating firebox built around one genuinely useful idea: leave the burner decision to you. The firebox is engineered to accept any ANSI Z21.11.2-certified vent-free burner and log set, which means you're not locked into a single fuel configuration or a single aesthetic at the moment of purchase. Natural gas or LP — that choice lives with the burner, not the box.

The louvered front does more than look intentional. Circulation louvers work the room, moving warmed air out into your space rather than letting it pool near the firebox face. And because the louver kits are sold à la carte in four distinct patterns — Slat, Mission, Arch, and Leaf — with finishes in Brass, Hammered Pewter, and Stainless Steel, the metalwork on your fireplace can actually reflect the room it's going into rather than fighting it.

Installation flexibility is a real asset here. Zero-clearance certification means the firebox can be set directly into a framed chase or built-in surround without the buffer zones that masonry applications typically demand. That opens up installation scenarios in rooms where a traditional fireplace was never a serious option.

For those who want active airflow, the optional FBB5 single-speed blower integrates with the firebox and can be paired with an optional variable speed control kit for dialed-in comfort. An extended 4-inch hood is also available for specific installation configurations. None of these accessories are required, but they're worth knowing about before the walls close in around the unit.

A note on what's included: the Breckenridge Premium 32 firebox ships without a burner, log set, or liner — all of which are sold separately and available within the compatible VFP32 series. This isn't a corner cut; it's the architecture of a system designed to be specified correctly for each installation rather than bundled for the broadest possible use case.

At $835.00, this is a zero-clearance firebox chassis with genuine configurability, domestic manufacture, and enough accessory depth to finish the project exactly the way the room calls for it.

• 32-inch vent-free circulating firebox with louvered front design
• Zero-clearance certified — installs directly into framed construction
• Manufactured in the USA
• Accepts any ANSI Z21.11.2-certified vent-free burner and log set
• Compatible with Natural Gas or LP burners (sold separately)
• Louver kits available in Slat, Mission, Arch, and Leaf patterns
• Louver finishes: Brass, Hammered Pewter, and Stainless Steel
• Optional FBB5 single-speed blower available
• Optional variable speed blower control kit available
• Optional 4-inch extended hood available for specific installations
• Part of the VFP32 series — compatible with full range of series accessories
• Firebox liner, burner, and log set sold separately