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September 13, 16 + October 18, 2025

participants only need to attend one date, not all three

basic chainsaw safety

Course Delivery for Balfour Harrop Fire Department

HOURS:

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

LOCATIon:

Balfour Fire Hall - Balfour, BC

WHAT TO BRING:

  • Please wear clothing suitable for working with fuel / oil / grease.

  • This course will be held outdoors, please dress for outdoor conditions.

  • Please wear suitable boots / heavy footwear. (Hikers and Gumboots are acceptable).

  • This will be an 8 hour session with ample breaks for coffee and chit chat. Consider bringing some snacks and water.

  • Course manuals will be provided, which you can keep.

  • Consider a Pencil/Pen, Notebook, and any supplies you wish for taking notes

  • Bring a Hardhat, hi viz vest, boots, gloves and ear protection if you have them.

  • Loki Tree will have spare hardhats, vests, and chainsaw chaps, and ear protection for those who do not own them.

  • Loki Tree will have chainsaws and fuel for participants to use. If anyone has their own, they are encouraged to bring them along - they will get some maintenance!

instructor:

  • Galen Roos

  • Contact: galen@lokitree.com

  • Feel free to reach out any time if you have questions

This is an informal awareness and skills session - there is no exam

Chainsaw Awareness and Safety: A course introducing basic maintenance and safe operation.

Students can expect to learn:

  • BASIC OPERATION AND ERGONOMICS

  • BUCKING AND LIMBING PRACTICE AND COACHING

  • COMPONENTS AND SAFETY FEATURES

  • INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

  • RISKS RELATED TO CHAINSAW USE