Hazard Tree and Tree Felling (HTTF) Task Group

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S-212 WILDLAND FIRE CHAIN SAWS (2004)

CLASSROOM (24-36 hours + pre-course work)

NFES 1999 S-212 Instructor Guide $9.57
NFES 2196 S-212 CD-ROM Course Materials $1.62
NFES 2645* S-212 DVD $2.73
NFES 2198* S-212 video, VHS (57:00) $3.73
NFES 2000 S-212 Student Workbook $1.17
NFES 2644** S-212 Pre-course Work $ .43

The CD-ROM contains all course materials, except the video/DVD. *The DVD and the video contain the same program. Students will: list, define and apply chain saw safety standards; incorporate the approved use, maintenance and function of personal protective equipment in wildland fire chain saw applications;
identify basic chain saw parts nomenclature, maintenance, tuning, troubleshooting and safety features; demonstrate field maintenance tasks required for chain saw operation; demonstrate the tactical application
of chain saws in brushing, limbing, bucking, and falling for fireline construction and mopup operation.

**S- 212 pre-course work is also at http://training.nwcg.gov/pre-courses.htm