Overview

This is a chainsaw recertification session for WTA Crew Leaders and Assistant Crew Leaders that went through the class in 2025. This class is intended for those who already hold a chainsaw certification and either need to recertify or are intending to test in order to move to the next certification level.

You must be available for the days that pertain to your certification level and hold a current WFA/CPR certification to attend.

About the Area

Register for this event ONLY if you need to recertify in chainsaw. You will join the morning classroom session with the Crosscut class to review the necessary training modules, and then will work with a chainsaw instructor in the afternoon in order to recertify. You must be available for the days that pertain to your certification level in order to attend.

What to Expect

We'll have fun and build our skills!

Project Description

This is a chainsaw recertification course intended for current sawyers who need to recertify at the same level or intend to test for the next certification level. The morning will be spent reviewing the training modules, followed by field time with sawyer evaluators to recertify. Those who successfully complete this class and evaluation will be issued a sawyer certification card.

Hiking Information

Our hike to the project site is expected to be 3 miles over rolling terrain. Field days will be on or off trail, possibly in heavy brush.

Camping Information

Please reach out if you need help planning camping for your visit for this certification class.

Schedule

Day one: chainsaw certification

• 8:30 AM: meet at the classroom space for a morning of reviewing the training modules with the group.
• noon: lunch break
• afternoon: those recertifying in chainsaw will spend the afternoon completing field work/assessments with a chainsaw evaluator
• 4:30 PM: Celebrate your new/renewed certification!

Planning Information

Get ready for a great training!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

• A great attitude for learning with a team! 
• A desire to share what you learn with volunteers on future WTA work parties
• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
• This training is open to current WTA chief crew leaders and assistant crew leaders, as well as volunteers

What to Wear

Required:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots. Review our Logout Boot Guide for more details.
• Work gloves 
• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, or mesh “bug eyes”. Glasses should have wrapping side shields. ANSI Z87.1+)
• Long pants
• Long sleeve shirt

Required for Chainsaw Use: 

• Sturdy work or hiking boots that are “cut resistant” or leather, laced boots that provide ankle support and nonskid soles. 

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. For chainsaw use, volunteers will be provided with additional PPE (eye protection, ear pro, gloves, and chainsaw chaps). For safety reasons, volunteers who do not have required gear will not be able to participate in the work party. 

What to Bring

• Lunch and plenty of water
• Rain jacket and pants
• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
• A pack to carry your personal gear
• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

• Contact Emily Snyder at esnyder@wta.org or Holly Weiler at hweiler@wta.org

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