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WAITLIST: 2025 Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212)
May 5-9 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)
Boulder County Regional Fire Training Center (6055 Reservoir Road)
NOTE: access off of 119/Diagonal Highway
- Click HERE for a Map
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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).
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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 chainsaws, and their tactical wildland fire application. Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a chainsaw, providing hands-on cutting experience in surroundings similar to fireline situations.
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Objectives
- Define and apply chainsaw safety standards as required by OSHA and agency handbooks, manuals, directives, and owner’s manuals.
- Identify and demonstrate basic chainsaw operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and safety features.
- Demonstrate the tactical application of chainsaws in fireline construction and mop up operations.
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PPE is Required!
Students must provide their own approved personal protective equipment including hard hat, nomex shirt, pants, boots, gloves, eye and ear protection, and fireline packs including a new generation fire shelter. Chainsaw chaps are also required for students taking S-212. Refer to pages 105-108 of the following for specifics... Personal Protective Equipment
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Course Prerequisites
1. Qualified as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2).
2. Read the S-212 Chainsaw Glossary of Terms to become familiar with terminology used in this course.
3. Review this Chainsaw Safety video which discusses recent events regarding refueling accidents. A short discussion will be held in class.
Note: these links are included in your confirmation email to review at a later date
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