Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Tampa FL is sponsoring a Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) BASIC CHAINSAW TRAINING for non-operators on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The training is for those who want to know how to work within a chainsaw team, how to be safe working around them, and general information (but not operate a chainsaw). Open to anyone age 16 and up. Maximum of 30. It is being held at:
Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 16190 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647 (Building 3)
Participants may arrive at the site at 7:30 a.m. to register. Class will begin promptly at 8:00 am and conclude at 12:00 pm(Noon). Your LERT Trainer will distribute all material for, and after, the class.
You must have previously completed the LERT Basic Training Class to participate in this class.
During the morning classroom training, participants will learn:
- Safe operation of a chainsaw
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Injury prevention
- How to buck and limb storm damaged trees
- How to properly clear debris in safe and beneficial manner and
- Proper saw maintenance
This training is limited to 30 participants.
Class registration must be made at www.lcms-lert.org/need
Cost of Training:
- Registration (includes training, lunch and snacks) -- $15.
- Pay at the time of training; checks payable to “Family of Christ Lutheran Church – LERT” or pay online at FGLER.org
LCMS LERT Chainsaw Trainer Joel Mathews will lead the training event. If more information is needed, contact the site coordinator, Donnie Moore, dmoore@familyofchrist.org, 615-981-1162 (Cell / Text)
