S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws

Wildland Fire Chainsaws, S-212, is an instructor-led course intended to be presented at the local level. The course lessons provide introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine powered chainsaws, and their tactical wildland fire application. Field exercises support entry level training for firefighters with little or no previous experience in operating a chainsaw, providing hands-on cutting experience in surroundings similar to fireline situations.   

Course Description & Required Materials 

NOTE:  STATE FIRE TRAINING CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION FOR ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ATTENDING THIS COURSE.  TUITION INCLUDES THE $75.00 STATE FIRE TRINING CERTIFICATE FEE CHARGED BY CAL FIRE / STATE FIRE TRAINING