When tornados, wind storms and hurricanes strike, they topple trees and break limbs throughout an area. That damage can cost homeowners thousands of dollars to remove. Limbs often prevent people from moving their vehicles or entering their homes, creating large barriers to people's recovery.
This training teaches basic skills on how to safely operate chainsaws while helping survivors after a disaster. Basic tree felling and bucking techniques will also be reviewed/introduced. This is a full-day course with classroom training followed by hands-on training with a chainsaw.
Basic Chainsaw Training
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 8
North Orange Baptist Church
4775 N 16th Street, Orange TX
Students should come dressed for field operations – long pants, preferably long sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots. (Special note: Tennis shoes, canvas shoes, sneakers, sandels and shorts are NOT permitted.)
Texans on Mission Disaster Relief Orientation is a prerequisite for this class. It can be taken online by clicking here.
Chainsaws and safety equipment will be provided. This training is free; however, all attendees are required to purchase a manual at a cost of $12. Pre-registration online is required. Class size is limited to 25.
If you need any information prior to the event, please email Mike Pedigo at mpedigo51@gmail.com.
Specialty Training Descriptions
Basic Chainsaw Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR volunteers wanting chainsaw training to work with the DR Chainsaw ministry.
Basic skills on how to safely operate chainsaws while helping survivors after a disaster. Basic tree felling and bucking techniques will also be reviewed/introduced. This is a full-day course with classroom training followed by hands-on training with a chainsaw. Students should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (tennis shoes, or canvas type shoes, and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts or sandals. Chainsaws and safety equipment will be provided. All attendees will receive a manual. Pre-registration online is required.