The USFS Chainsaw class will be scheduled in March 10-11, 2018.
Who’s the chainsaw class for?
Everyone is welcome! This course is for all volunteers interested in receiving their Forest Service chainsaw certification so you can buck/cut up trees as part of your volunteer trail maintenance activities.
When and where is it?
This class will begin on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 0800 at the Lee Ranger District Office, Edinburg, Va. This is an 8 hr classroom session. Bring a pack lunch or plan to plan to dash out during your ~30 min. lunch break.
The class on Sunday, March 11, 2018 will be in the field and will begin a 0800. Plan to be outside most of the day! More information for this day will be provided at the Saturday class.
Great! I plan to be there…
Please RSVP to the Lee Ranger District office with your intent to attend this course by March 1, 2018. (540) 984-4101 or email me at slchapman@fs.fed.us Please include a telephone number so we can call you in case of inclement weather.
Hey I just need to be recertified…or I have questions about the class
Contact Wade Bushong at 540-984-4101; wbushong@fs.fed.us to schedule another day or to get more information.
Wait! You’ll need Personal Protective Equipment! (Some of this you can borrow for your field day)
Boots (must be: Heavy-duty, cut-resistant or leather, waterproof or water repellent, leather, 8-inch-high, laced, with nonskid soles and adequate ankle support. Hard toes are optional (Health and Safety Code Handbook). )
Forest Service approved Hard Hat
Chainsaw Chaps – talk to Wade Bushong or Jay Collett before you buy them!
Long Sleeves
Wrap-around Eye Protection
Leather Gloves
Long Pants
Hearing protection
Also, to become certified you’ll need a current First Aid and CPR certification. While you don’t need CPR/First Aid to take the training, you will not receive your certification card until you’ve had the training.
Who’s the chainsaw class for?
Everyone is welcome! This course is for all volunteers interested in receiving their Forest Service chainsaw certification so you can buck/cut up trees as part of your volunteer trail maintenance activities.
When and where is it?
This class will begin on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 0800 at the Lee Ranger District Office, Edinburg, Va. This is an 8 hr classroom session. Bring a pack lunch or plan to plan to dash out during your ~30 min. lunch break.
The class on Sunday, March 11, 2018 will be in the field and will begin a 0800. Plan to be outside most of the day! More information for this day will be provided at the Saturday class.
Great! I plan to be there…
Please RSVP to the Lee Ranger District office with your intent to attend this course by March 1, 2018. (540) 984-4101 or email me at slchapman@fs.fed.us Please include a telephone number so we can call you in case of inclement weather.
Hey I just need to be recertified…or I have questions about the class
Contact Wade Bushong at 540-984-4101; wbushong@fs.fed.us to schedule another day or to get more information.
Wait! You’ll need Personal Protective Equipment! (Some of this you can borrow for your field day)
Boots (must be: Heavy-duty, cut-resistant or leather, waterproof or water repellent, leather, 8-inch-high, laced, with nonskid soles and adequate ankle support. Hard toes are optional (Health and Safety Code Handbook). )
Forest Service approved Hard Hat
Chainsaw Chaps – talk to Wade Bushong or Jay Collett before you buy them!
Long Sleeves
Wrap-around Eye Protection
Leather Gloves
Long Pants
Hearing protection
Also, to become certified you’ll need a current First Aid and CPR certification. While you don’t need CPR/First Aid to take the training, you will not receive your certification card until you’ve had the training.
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