2015-CANCELLED: Crosscut Saw Skills Training and Certification Workshop

Start Date-End Date: 05/08/2015-05/10/2015 Land Manager Office: USFS - South Platte Ranger District Land Manager Contact: Ralph Bradt Funding Partner: Programmatic Partner: Summary: Cancelled due to weather Description: This course will cover crosscut techniques, procedures, and best practices for clearing trail safely and effectively in challenging situations. It will also cover basic tool care and maintenance. Certification will be a recommendation that must be approved by each local agency orland manager where work with saws is performed.We hope to get everyone evaluated and certified, but this will depend on the number of participants as well as the amount of qualified certifiers available to help. We may arrange for a a second certification session if we can't get everyone certified initially. All participants must have a valid basic first aid for the certification or recommendation to be given. Camping will be available. Participants are responsible for their own lunch and dinners throughout the training. There will be potable water available throughout the training. Additional payment and discount information:VOC/OSI trainings are offered for a nominal fee to cover materials and cost of instructors. The trainings are limited in size to ensure their effectiveness and often fill quickly. All online registrants will be charged the full $60 fee.Registrationsare not solidified until payment is received in full. The training cost is $60. Latitude/Longitude: Additional Information: Required equipment & PPE: Crosscut saw with removable handle (extra saws available to participants in extremely limited quantities) Heavy-duty, cut-resistant or leather, waterproof or water- repellent, 8-inch-high laced boots with nonskid soles Long sleeves Pants (no fraying on the boot overlap) Leather gloves (available to participants in limited quantities) 6pt hard hat (available to participants in limited quantities) Eye protection (available to participants in limited quantities) Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: High Altitude Project: Desired Number of Volunteers: 15 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: Total Youth Volunteers Attended: Total Volunteer Days: Total Unique Volunteers: Total Volunteer Hours: 0 Staff Hours: 0 Stipend Hours: 0 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: