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S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws (Faller)
#: S-212   ID:    Section:   
Description:
Course Description:

This is an instructor-led course intended to be presented at the local level. The course lessons provide introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine powered chain saws, and their tactical wildland fire application. Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a chain saw, providing hands-on cutting experience in surroundings similar to fireline situations.

Objectives: 
  • Define and apply chain saw safety standards as required by OSHA and agency handbooks, manuals, directives, and owner’s manuals. 
  • Identify and demonstrate basic chain saw operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and safety features. 
  • Demonstrate the tactical application of chain saws in fireline construction and mop up operations.
Bring to Class:
Target Group:

Individuals desiring to be qualified as Basic Faller (FAL3), Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1), Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), or Felling Boss, Single Resource (FELB). Qualified as FFT1 or Structure fire fighters, NFPA 1021, engine operators, chief officers, and company officers
Course Prerequisites:
Qualified as NWCG FFt 2 or Structure fire fighters, NFPA 1021, engine operators, chief officers, and company officers
Course Pre-Work:

None
Day(s):
M, Tu, W, Th 
Time:
8:00 AM
Sessions:
4
Cost:
$345.00
Instructor:
Brian Pisarek
Class Size:
32
Seats Left:
Registration Cutoff Date:
5/25/2026
Dates & Times:
6/1/2026   8:00AM - 5:00PM MNC-I Dailey Hall 110
MNC-I Dailey Hall 113B Dirty Lab
6/2/2026   8:00AM - 5:00PM MNC-I Dailey Hall 110
MNC-I Dailey Hall 113B Dirty Lab
6/3/2026   8:00AM - 5:00PM MNC-I Dailey Hall 110
MNC-I Dailey Hall 113B Dirty Lab
6/4/2026   8:00AM - 5:00PM MNC-I Dailey Hall 110
MNC-I Dailey Hall 113B Dirty Lab