Spring 2023 Chainsaw Training in the MCC

BSA, Chainsaw Basic (Training Code 559)

This class will help you “Be Prepared” to safely use a chainsaw by teaching you to complete proper maintenance, use personal protective equipment, and use the correct techniques which are all critical components of safe chainsaw operation.

Council properties rely on chain saws to help clear trails, remove deadfalls, clear timber, and stockpile wood for campfires and heating buildings. At the end of this course you should be able to use a chainsaw in low, basic, complexity situations.

National camp standards require that chainsaw operators be at least 21 years old.

Participants Should bring:

• A bag lunch
• Water to drink
• Leather boots
• Long pants
• Long shelve shirt

We have a limited number spots to eight participants per session, as we will using MCC equipment during the class:

• Stihl Saws
• Chaps
• Gloves
• Forestry helmet with face shield, hearing protection
• Fuel and oil
• Necessary Tools

Session agenda:

• 8:30 am: Check In
• 9am – Noon: Morning Session
• Noon: Lunch break
• 12:30 – 4:00: Afternoon Session 

Prerequsits for the class include vewing the following videos:

Video 1

Video 2

Video 3

Video 4

Video 5

Video 6

Video 7

Video 8

Video 9

Video 10

Video 11

Video 12

Any further questions please contact Camp Ranger at course you plan on attending:

Camp Teetonkah:
Andy Carr | andy.carr@scouting.org

Camp Rotary:
Jacob Pietrangelo | jacob.pietrangelo@scouting.org

Gerber Scout Reservation:
Chris Tower | chris.tower@scouting.org

Cole Canoe Base:
David Gray | david.gray@scouting.org

D-Bar-A Ranch:
Steve Bailey | steve.bailey@scouting.org

Spring Sessions:

Camp Teetonkah:
March 18, 2023
9 am - 5 pm

Camp Rotary
April 1, 2023
9 am - 5 pm

Gerber Scout Reservation
April 15, 2023
9 am - 5 pm

Cole Canoe Base:
April 22, 2023
9 am - 5 pm

D-Bar-A Scout Ranch
April 29, 2023
9 am - 5 pm