This quality, hands-on training will give you the skills you need to effectively and safely use a chainsaw for forest health and property maintenance.
Training will be presented in three parts:- Chainsaw Maintenance – cutting safely requires a well running saw.- Chainsaw Safety & Personal Protective Equipment - including things to watch out for while cutting.- Tree Felling & Cutting Skills – classroom review followed by field exercises.
Presented by: Eric Philips, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Rocky Mountain Resource Protection and Eric Folwell, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Rocky Mountain Resource Protection NWCG ENGB
The two-day class will run on:
- Saturday, May 20 from 9 am to 4 pm
- Sunday, May 21 from 10 am to 4 pm.
OF NOTE: we are finalizing the location, so stay tuned for more information about location once we have confirmed our spot!
Participants, please bring: your lunch and plenty of water, your own gear, chain saw, helmet, gloves, ear and eye protection, chaps. Wear long sleeves, pants, and boots.
Space is limited. Please contact Jody Dickson at 303-588-6639 or sawsandslaws@gmail.com if you would like to participate in this training and pay by cash or check.
The cost of the class is $250, but we have a limited number of subsidies and scholarships for those who commit to volunteering at Saws & Slaws events. These fees help us cover the costs of the instructors and our insurance for the class which has increased significantly this year, so your support is greatly appreciated! Ask Jody (jody@dickson.org) for more details about the subsidies.