Where You’ll Be:
This project takes place along Forest Service Road 550, where a fuel break was created to help firefighters safely work during wildfires. A fuel break is an area where flammable vegetation has been reduced or cleared to slow the spread of fire. Over the past 20+ years, new growth has filled in this area, reducing its effectiveness. By restoring the fuel break, this project will protect nearby communities, improve conditions for future firefighting efforts, and promote healthier forests.
What You’ll Do:
Volunteers will thin and pile new-growth trees that have populated the fire retreat areas. The trees are less than 4 feet tall, and there are over 400 to be removed using chainsaws, handsaws, and loppers.
Breakfast is provided on Saturday and Sunday, along with dinner on Saturday.
Bring your own dinner for Friday night, lunch for Satruday, and enough snacks for the weekend.
Free campsites are available on Friday and Saturday nights, and we recommend arriving at base camp before 8 pm on Friday.
Support This Project as a Crew Chef Helper!
We provide full meals on our overnight projects to ensure volunteers are well-fed and ready for a day of volunteering — and we could use your help to make it happen!
View this document to learn more about how to support and sign up!
By helping to maintain this shaded fuel break, volunteers reduce wildfire risks and create a safe rest and work area for firefighters. This project directly supports fire mitigation efforts and helps protect nearby communities and natural resources.
Eligibility Requirements:
Ages 18+
On this project, we need a mix of A and B certified Chainsaw Sawyers. If you are certified, please include this in the Comments of your registration and send your certificate to the project manager. ALL SAWYERS MUST HOLD A CURRENT FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION IN ORDER TO OPERATE A SAW. Interested in getting certified as sawyer? Visit our Training Calendar for upcoming training opportunities or reach out to ben@voc.org to learn more.
Project Difficulty:
This project is rated difficult. Check our difficulty rating criteria here for more details.
Physical Considerations:
This project is considered difficult due to full days of cutting, thinning, and piling branches, brush, and other woody debris (known as slash material).
Access Factors:
Vehicle Access: 2WD accessible – no vehicle restrictions.
