Faller, Advanced, FAL1
Position Category:
Incident Positions
Position Code:
FAL1
Functional Area:
Operations
AD Class:
AD-J
Duties
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Demonstrates proficiency in advanced maintenance and troubleshooting in the field.
This may include but is not limited to:-
Clutch replacement
Fuel/spark/air - Starter assembly
- Bar stud
- Performance problem troubleshooting
- Minor mechanical problem correction
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Clutch replacement
- Develops a work plan and presents a briefing to the appropriate personnel on cutting operation.
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Demonstrates proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) to a predetermined lay.
- Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
- Verbalizes the work plan.
- Performs a stump analysis.
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Demonstrates proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) 90 degrees off its plumbed lean.
- Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
- Verbalizes the work plan.
- Performs a stump analysis.
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Demonstrates proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) employing the double-cut method.
- Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
- Verbalizes the work plan.
- Performs a stump analysis.
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Demonstrates proper chain saw handling and various facing techniques to successfully accomplish felling a tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) considering lack of top weight and lean.
- Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
- Verbalizes the work plan.
- Performs a stump analysis.
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Demonstrates proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a heavy leaning tree (greater than 24-inch dbh) employing a side-boring, back cut technique.
- Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
- Verbalizes the work plan.
- Employs double-cutting method, if possible.
- Performs a stump analysis.
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Demonstrates proper chain saw handling and cutting techniques to successfully accomplish felling a fire-weakened tree (greater than 24-inch dbh).
- Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
- Verbalizes the work plan.
- Employs double-cutting method, if possible.
- Performs a stump analysis.
- Successfully mitigates a hang-up tree.
- Applies chain saw situational awareness (size-up).
- Verbalizes the work plan.
- Utilizes alternative methods, if needed.
- Avoidance (flagging, appropriate notification, etc.)
- Fireline explosives
- Heavy equipment
Position Knowledge and/or Requirements
- Geographic Area chainsaw certification as Class C Faller.
Page Last Modified / Reviewed:
2018-07-27