The Florida-Georgia District (FLGAD) will provide Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) Chainsaw training on Saturday, March 26. The chainsaw training serves to increase our dedicated LERT volunteer’s capabilities to help those who haven’t the means or skills to perform this dangerous work following a disaster. The District wants to equip LERT members with the ability to provide this service safely and efficiently.
Using improper techniques to fell (cut down) a tree can have serious, even fatal consequences if not done properly. Chainsaw Operators must be comfortable with basic chainsaw handling and operation before learning how to safely fell a tree. This training will give supervised hands-on instruction on how to properly, and safely, fell a tree.
You must have previously completed the LERT Chainsaw – Basic training class to participate in this class.
During the training, you will learn the following:
- 5 Step Felling Plan
- Proper Notching
- Proper Back Cut techniques
- Tree height estimation
- Tree lay and lean
Participants should bring, if they have:
- Chainsaw, bar oil, gas-oil or synthetic fuel mix
- Chaps and other Personal Protective Equipment (helmet, eye protection, gloves, steel-toed boots)
- Participants must wear steel-toed work boots. Tennis shoes or sandals/flip-flops are not allowed in the afternoon session.
- Outdoor work clothes and boots appropriate for the weather at the time. Shorts not allowed.
- Some chainsaws and PPE will be available for training if you do not have your own.
Training Costs:
- Chainsaw Training – Advanced: $50
- Discount if also taking the Basic Chainsaw training (March 6): $40
- Pay at the time of training.
Class size is limited to 10. A waiting list will be created for additional signups.
