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Wildland Firefighter Hazard & Danger Chainsaw Operations

Length

3 - 5 Days

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Description

Arboriculture Canada's specialized training programs in chainsaw safety, tree felling, and hazard tree removal techniques for wildland firefighters have been a leading resource for over 15 years, emphasizing practical skills and safety protocols. Our training modules are adaptable and can be tailored to fit the specific needs of every customer. We work closely with clients to ensure a perfect fit. We currently provide this training for the following customers: Government of Yukon – training as well as Train the Trainer Parks Canada – training as well as Train the Trainer New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources – training as well as Train the Trainer Yukon First Nations Wildfire Members of our instructional team have experience working closely with wildfire operations, including fulltime service with Alberta Wildfire. Our strong collaboration with wildfire services and forestry enables us to provide exceptional training that prioritizes operator safety and enhances the effectiveness of professional emergency response operations.

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Further Details...

This comprehensive course moves into the advanced skills that are required when individuals need to meet the challenges that are a part of high-risk environments. Many workers are often required to use chainsaws in high-risk environments such as during or after forest fires and/or storms. These same workers are often required to cut trees that are toppled, uprooted or that are caught and suspended on buildings, power lines or other trees. Coaching and hands-on time and practice is an important aspect of this course. Participants are educated in risk assessment and work plan strategies designed to ensure worker safety through work planning, teamwork and specialty cutting techniques and equipment. Explanation, demonstration, and practice using ropes, P.M.P.s and mechanical advantage are an integral part of this course. The installation and use of pull lines, guying and anchoring techniques used to overcome felling difficulties such as snags, excessive lean and decay challenges complete this practical and advanced technical chainsaw course.

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PRIVATE TRAINING

If you have a group of 8 or more requiring training, you may be interested in arranging a private course at your location.

Testimonials

I thoroughly enjoyed the Train the Trainer program. The information presented and the learning techniques were brought forward in a challenging, fun way. The course required us to step out of our comfort zone, but the rewards were fabulous. I would recommend this course for several reasons.

Arboriculture Canada Training & Education

Brad Luft

I learned about myself and the power of collective energy. I look forward to serving in this platoon but mostly I feel honored to have spent this past week with seven of the coolest trainers I've ever met.
 

Canadian Base Operators

Heather McIntyre

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