Protection Program Chainsaw Logbook

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1 F O R E S T P R O T E C T I O N Protection Program Chainsaw Logbook Name FS 1329 HPR 2012/04

2 Completion Guidelines Certification Bucker Faller Trainer Instructor Date Format: yyyy mmm dd e.g Jun 23 Project Type Fireline: use fire # Training Evaluation/Exam Proficiency Maintenance Fuel Management Project Work: brief description of project, e.g. rec site Location Activity Hours Size DTA Class Site Slope Supervisor Fire Zone and/or geographic location L = Limbing or Brushing B = Bucking F = Falling Training hours or actual hours of chainsaw operation Species Record general group (or species) from table on page 28 Average size or size range. Specify units: inches or centimetres. 1-9 for conifers See table on page for deciduous F = Flat M = Moderate ( < 30% ) S = Steep ( 30% - 60% ) E = Extreme ( > 60% ) Supervisor s name and fireline position Note: If more than one activity takes place on a particular date, use more than one row to enter information. If there is significant variation in species, size, DTA class or slope on a given date, use more than one row to enter information for that date.

3 Protection Work History Name Year Zone Fire Centre C h a i n s a w C e r t i f i c a t i o n Page 1

4 Evaluation and Certification Date Exam (%) Essential Skills C h e c k l i s t C e r t i f i c a t i o n Page 2

5 Evaluation and Certification Trainer Name Trainer Employee # Trainer Work L o c a t i o n Page 3

6 Evaluation and Certification Comments Page 4

7 Evaluation and Certification Comments Page 5

8 Evaluation and Certification Comments Page 6

9 Evaluation and Certification Comments Page 7

10 Date P r o j e c t Type L o c a t i o n A c t i v i t y Hours Page 8

11 Species S i z e D T A Class Site Slope Supervisor Page 9

12 Date P r o j e c t Type L o c a t i o n A c t i v i t y Hours Page 10

13 Species S i z e D T A Class Site Slope Supervisor Page 11

14 Date P r o j e c t Type L o c a t i o n A c t i v i t y Hours Page 12

15 Species S i z e D T A Class Site Slope Supervisor Page 13

16 Date P r o j e c t Type L o c a t i o n A c t i v i t y Hours Page 14

17 Species S i z e D T A Class Site Slope Supervisor Page 15

18 Date P r o j e c t Type L o c a t i o n A c t i v i t y Hours Page 16

19 Species S i z e D T A Class Site Slope Supervisor Page 17

20 Date P r o j e c t Type L o c a t i o n A c t i v i t y Hours Page 18

21 Species S i z e D T A Class Site Slope Supervisor Page 19

22 Date P r o j e c t Type L o c a t i o n A c t i v i t y Hours Page 20

23 Species S i z e D T A Class Site Slope Supervisor Page 21

24 Date P r o j e c t Type L o c a t i o n A c t i v i t y Hours Page 22

25 Species S i z e D T A Class Site Slope Supervisor Page 23

26 Date P r o j e c t Type L o c a t i o n A c t i v i t y Hours Page 24

27 Species S i z e D T A Class Site Slope Supervisor Page 25

28 Date P r o j e c t Type L o c a t i o n A c t i v i t y Hours Page 26

29 Species S i z e D T A Class Site Slope Supervisor Page 27

30 Date P r o j e c t Type L o c a t i o n A c t i v i t y Hours Page 28

31 Species S i z e D T A Class Site Slope Supervisor Page 29

32 Tree Species Guide DTA Species G r o u p General Group Species Douglas-fir, Larch, Pines, Spruces Cedar Hemlock, True firs Broad- Leaved Deciduous Douglas-fir Larch Pine Spruce Cedar Hemlock True Fir Broad-Leaved Deciduous Douglas-fir (Fd) Western larch (Lw) Tamarack (Lt) Alpine larch (La) Lodgepole pine (Pl) Ponderosa (Yellow) pine (Py) Western white pine (Pw) White spruce (Sw) Engelmann spruce (Se) Sitka spruce (Ss) Black spruce (Sb) Western redcedar (Cw) Yellow-cedar (Yc) Western hemlock (Hw) Mountain hemlock (Hm) Grand fir (Bg) Amabilis fir (Ba) Subalpine fir (Bl) Bigleaf maple (Mb) Red alder (Dr) Paper birch (Ep) Trembling aspen (At) Black cottonwood (Ac) Note: Names and spellings taken from Tree Book: Learning to Recognize Trees of British Columbia., co-published by the Canadian Forest Service and the B.C. Ministry of Forests. Page 30

33 Dangerous Tree Class Page 31

34 Professional Faller s Code As a professional wildland firefighter and a Protection certified Faller, you have agreed to adhere to an industry-wide code of practice. The purpose of the code of practice is to provide practical guidance and to summarize standards of safe work procedures in hand-falling work. A Professional Faller recognizes the hazards that he or she encounters, and understands his or her own limitations regarding skills, knowledge and experience. The Professional Fall wears and uses the appropriate PPE, including radio if used, whistle and first aid kit at all times and ensures that this equipment is properly maintained. The Professional Faller ensures and maintains good mental and physical well-being. The Professional Faller plans before falling, is involved in the initial safety meetings and uses safe work procedures to enter any active falling area. The Professional Faller uses safe work procedures when in the field, including procedures for regularly checking the well-being of fallers and transportation of fallers. The Professional Faller knows and uses emergency and evacuation procedures. The Professional Faller uses well-maintained tools and equipments, including the correct size of axe for the job and the use of wedges. The Professional Faller chooses a suitable chainsaw and bar length for the task and timber type, including ensuring the chainsaw meets CSA standards. The Professional Faller maintains the chainsaw for the task, including chainsaw filing and tensioning of chain. The Professional Faller can safely use and handle the chainsaw for the task, including appropriate use of the chainbrake when starting the saw, carrying the saw in and out of the falling area, from tree to tree or for bucking jobs. The Professional Faller limbs and bucks logs safely. The Professional Faller recognizes adverse weather conditions, and knows when to stop work and leave the area according to safe work procedures. The Professional Faller anticipates falling results and plans accordingly before making any falling and bucking cuts. The Professional Faller uses safe work procedures when preparing to fall, including conducting site assessments and preparing the surrounding area. The Professional Faller uses safe work procedures when falling, constructs and uses escape routes, uses appropriate undercuts and backcut, uses axe and wedges, maintains directional control, and uses correct body positions to reduce fatigue and prevent injury. The Professional Faller will recognize dangerous falling practices and plans to avoid them. The Professional Faller follows safe work procedures and uses special falling techniques when falling in difficult situations, including up slope falling, heavy leaners, pushing/limb tied trees and dangerous trees, falling against the lean, small diameter trees, short stubby trees and re-falling cut up trees. Page 32

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