{"id":88026,"date":"2024-03-28T18:12:12","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T01:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trailkeepersoforegon.org\/events\/tku-saw-school-crosscut-saw-recertification-1-day-mt-hood\/"},"modified":"2024-04-24T13:41:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T20:41:29","slug":"tku-saw-school-crosscut-saw-recertification-1-day-mt-hood","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/trailkeepersoforegon.org\/events\/tku-saw-school-crosscut-saw-recertification-1-day-mt-hood\/","title":{"rendered":"TKU Saw School: Crosscut Saw Recertification (1 Day) – Mt Hood"},"content":{"rendered":"
USDA Forest Service National Sawyer Training: Crosscut Saw Recertification (1 Day) Bucking Only<\/div>\n
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Saw Instructors: Vito P. – Pat K. – Josh D. – Gabe S.<\/h2>\n

Max Size of Crew: 8<\/h2>\n

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

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

Hike Difficulty: Easy – Moderate<\/h2>\n

Work Difficulty: Moderate<\/h2>\n

Work Description: Crosscut Saw Recertification<\/h2>\n

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

District: Clackamas River Ranger District<\/h2>\n

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

This TKU Saw School training event is for volunteers who are looking to receive recertification in crosscut saw or advancement to the B level. You are required to have a current or recently lapsed saw certification to attend this event. We will start the day with a safety briefing and a quick overview of expectations. We will then head into the field to warm up and then start saw evaluations.<\/h3>\n

There are only a small amount of tickets available and they will go fast. Please contact Vito Perrone if you have any questions(vito.perrone@trailkeepersoforegon.org).<\/h3>\n

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<\/strong>Crosscut Saw Bucking Recertification (1 day):<\/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 have a previous crosscut certification and are looking to get recertified 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.<\/p>\n

<\/strong>**A current First Aid and CPR certification is required to attend 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 First Aid\/CPR certification by clicking on this link. FA\/CPR Certification Record<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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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