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East Texas Interagency Wildfire Academy (ETIWA) - Lufkin - L2024 S-212B Wildland Fire Chainsaws - Session B

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Brief Description
S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws
Full 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.
Training Dates
05/19/2024 - 05/22/2024
Prerequisites
Successful completion of S-130/S-190, Basic Firefighter Training/Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
Registration Dates
02/14/2024 - 05/19/2024
Available Seats
0
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Hours
32h 0m
Fee
$240.00
Training Location
Angelina College
3500 South First Street
Lufkin, TX  75904
Directions to Location
Angelina College
Science & Mathematics Building
3500 South First Street
Lufkin, Texas 75904
Reporting Instructions
Class times:  0800-1700 every day (unless otherwise specified by the instructor)

Please report to Check-In before your first class begins.  Check-in opens at 0630 each morning.  Students only need to check in once, even when registered for more than one class.
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