{"id":87870,"global_id":"trailkeepersoforegon.org?id=87870","global_id_lineage":["trailkeepersoforegon.org?id=87870"],"author":"6131","status":"publish","date":"2024-03-28 17:15:06","date_utc":"2024-03-29 00:15:06","modified":"2024-04-07 11:41:56","modified_utc":"2024-04-07 18:41:56","url":"https:\/\/trailkeepersoforegon.org\/events\/tku-saw-school-crosscut-saw-training-course-3-days-mt-hood\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/trailkeepersoforegon.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/87870","title":"TKU Saw School: Crosscut Saw Training Course (3 Days) – Mt Hood","description":"
USFS-sanctioned Crosscut Saw- bucking only – Certification Course (3 days)<\/div>\n
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Saw Instructors: Vito P. – Pat K. – Josh D. – Tom L.<\/h2>\n

Max Size of Crew: 12<\/h2>\n

Hike Distance: < 3 miles<\/h2>\n

Elevation Gain: (in ft) < 500 ft.<\/h2>\n

Hike Intensity: Low to Moderate<\/h2>\n

Work Intensity: Low to Moderate<\/h2>\n

Work Type: Sawyer Certification<\/h2>\n

First Day: 6-8 hrs of classroom and 1-2 hrs hands-on instruction<\/h2>\n

Second Day: 2 hrs review and 4-6 hrs field evaluation<\/h2>\n

Third Day: 6-8 hrs field evaluations and review of results<\/h2>\n

Land Manager: Mt Hood National Forest<\/h2>\n

District: Zigzag and Clackamas<\/h2>\n

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This TKO Saw School training event is for volunteers, professionals, and agency staff who are looking to receive an initial crosscut saw certification, recertification, or advancement in certification to the B level. We will be utilizing the new USFS Saw Training curriculum “The Thinking Sawyer”. Special thanks to US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management for helping fund these events.<\/p>\n

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<\/strong>* **<\/strong>The ticket price for volunteers is optional. For those with the means to pay the volunteer ticket price, you’ll be paying forward other volunteers access to training sessions such as these. <\/strong>***<\/strong><\/h3>\n

<\/strong>Initial Crosscut Saw Bucking Certification (3 days):<\/strong> You must be at least 16 years old to attend. Every saw operator must be certified to ensure safe and quality work. This session is for those who do not have a USFS saw certification card or those who are pursuing advancement in their current certification. The course will cover key safety procedures and best practices for clearing trails effectively in challenging and potentially hazardous situations. Day one is a 7-8 hr classroom (PowerPoint and video instruction) with possible field instruction depending on the weather conditions. Day two is a 1-2 hr review followed by 4-6 hrs of field practice. Day three will be 6-8 hrs of field evaluations. Candidates typically receive an \u201cA\u201d level certification. Candidates who demonstrate extensive skill and leadership with considerable hands-on saw experience may receive \u201cB\u201d level certification.<\/p>\n

<\/strong>**A current First Aid and CPR certification is required to attend the field portions of this event and for saw certifications to be valid.** <\/strong><\/em>TKO staff, volunteers, professionals, and USFS staff cannot use crosscut saws or chainsaws unless they hold a recognized and valid sawyer certification, First Aid, and CPR card. You can enter your current or expired First Aid\/CPR certification by clicking on this link. First Aid\/CPR Certification Record.<\/a><\/p>\n

Note: Please bring work gloves, safety glasses, and hard hats. Some of these PPE items can be provided by TKO staff if needed. Please contact vito.perrone@trailkeepersoforegon.org if you have any questions.<\/p>\n

<\/strong>Potential cancellation:<\/strong> We will not work in the field if the weather is not safe for our team.<\/p>\n

<\/strong>Directions:<\/strong> Directions will be provided to participants as we get closer to the scheduled event dates.<\/p>\n

<\/strong>What to bring:<\/strong><\/p>\n