{"id":5774,"date":"2020-01-07T07:55:27","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T14:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sbbch.org\/?p=5774"},"modified":"2025-04-26T16:31:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T22:31:20","slug":"national-crosscut-chainsaw-program-new-website-active","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sbbch.org\/?p=5774","title":{"rendered":"National Crosscut & Chainsaw Program – New Website Active"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy New Year! Wanted to make sure you were aware the Forest Service\u2019s National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program webpage is live.\u00a0 It should hopefully provide a site for you to get all the FS saw information consolidated such as FS Saw Policy, PPE requirements, complexity charts, and the 5 step cutting process.\u00a0 The new curriculum will be posted here once it becomes finalized.\u00a0 I look forward to a great 2020 season and hope to see you all at some point this year. \u00a0Thanks and please let me know if you have any questions.\u00a0 Brian Burbridge, Region 4 Saw Program Manager<\/strong> brian.burbridge@usda.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Please share widely. If you have comments on the page, please send them to National Saw Program Manager Pete Duncan at pete.duncan@usda.gov<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/managing-land\/trails\/trail-management-tools\/national-saw-program<\/a><\/p>\n

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National Saw Program Technical Advisory Group (SPTAG)<\/h2>\n

The SPTAG is made up of national and regional saw program managers as well as other subject matter experts who provide guidance for consistent implementation of the National Saw Program.<\/p>\n

National and regional saw program managers contact information…<\/a><\/p>\n

Sawyer Training<\/h2>\n

New crosscut and chainsaw training modules will be available soon. The module-based training focuses on \u201cDeveloping a Thinking Sawyer\u201d and emphasizes risk management, human factors, and sawyer safety. Forest Service sawyers can still attend approved training courses until the new program is finalized.<\/p>\n

Contact your local unit saw program for training opportunities. National and regional training workshop announcements will be added to this page. Check back for updates!<\/p>\n

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)<\/h2>\n

Wearing the proper PPE is critical when operating a chainsaw or crosscut saw. Follow these guidelines for required PPE when using a saw…<\/a><\/p>\n

Sawyer Certification Levels<\/h2>\n

Forest Service employees, volunteers, partners, and cooperators can obtain 4 levels of certification for chainsaw and crosscut saw operation under the new saw policy:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sawyer trainee<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. A Sawyer<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. B Sawyer<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. C Sawyer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Related Reference Materials<\/h2>\n