FORESTRY
forestry training
Our Forestry related courses consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Chainsaw Safety & Maintenance Course Content: We offer a 1 day course covering theory, PPE use, maintenance, trouble shooting and practical experience for the operations of a chainsaw. This course concentrates on chainsaw applications for wildland firefighting and silviculture work and includes the following components: Safe chainsaw handling, chainsaw maintenance, personal protective equipment, chainsaw safety devices, bucking/limbing, types of cuts and there is also a hands on practical component for demonstration and application for lecture materials. Registration Information: To register please contact us directly. Phone (250) 426-2525 or Email to [email protected] |
Brush Saw Safety & Maintenance Course Content: We offer a 1 day course covering theory, PPE use, maintenance, trouble shooting and practical experience for the operations of a brush saw. This course concentrates on brush saw applications for forestry / silviculture work and includes the following components: Safe brush saw handling, brush saw maintenance, personal protective equipment, brush saw safety devices, brush saw cutting, and there is also a hands on practical component for demonstration and application for lecture materials. Registration Information: To register please contact us directly. Phone (250) 426-2525 or Email to [email protected] |
First Aid for Forestry Work: We recommend that you use the WorkSafe BC First Aid Assessment process to determine your first aid training needs for your forestry jobsite, as the training and certification requirements will fluctuate depending on your project specific factors, such as the total number of workers on your jobsite, the danger rating for your jobsite, the distance to the nearest ambulance station from your jobsite, and the accessibility of the jobsite. As an example, using the WorkSafe BC First Aid Assessment process, all Forestry Operations are considered “High” danger rating, except for Tree Planting which is “Moderate.” In addition, the majority of those worksites are only accessible by resource road access, which makes it challenging for an Ambulance to arrive at those worksites. So, as an example, for most crews of at least 2 people working in Forestry with the High danger rating and using a Forest Service Road to access the jobsite would require the first aid attendant to be certified at the Intermediate and Transportation Endorsement first aid levels. If you are interested in First Aid Training to match your specific forestry jobsite needs, then please click here for First Aid Training course information and registration: Basic First Aid https://strategicfirecontrol.com/first_aid_training/ Intermediate First Aid https://strategicfirecontrol.com/first_aid_training/ Transportation Endorsement Advanced First Aid Wildland Fire Safety in Forestry Work: In accordance with the BC Wildfire Act, people who are engaging in forestry activities for industry have a responsibility to immediately report and carry out fire control and extinguish the fire, if practicable, if a fire starts at or within 1 km of their worksite. For an introduction and awareness to what that might entail, we recommend the Western Forestry Contractor’s Association free online Wildfire Awareness training: https://learning.wfca.ca/ This WFCA training is a good first step in becoming aware of your responsibilities for fire control in a forestry site. For those looking to fight a wildfire, then the BC Wildfire Service states that the S-100 and S-185 are the minimum training standards required for any person to participate as a wildland fire fighter in the province of British Columbia. S-100 Basic Fire Suppression & Safety Description: Upon completion of this course, the participant will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the wildland fire suppression organizational structure, the wildland fire environment, suppression and safety procedures and equipment used in British Columbia to effectively and safely respond as a basic wildland firefighter. This is a two-day training session involving one day of classroom work and one day of field work. This course is recognized by the British Columbia Ministry of Forests as the minimum training standard required for any person to participate as a wildland fire fighter in the province of British Columbia. This course was designed for delivery to individuals involved in wildland fire suppression operations, such as contractors, industry personnel, first nations groups, local government staff, province of British Columbia staff. S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance & Safety Description: Designed by the BC Wildfire Service for contract crew personnel and is a mandatory safety course. The course expands on fire entrapment information from the S-100 course. By the end of this 3 to 4 hour course aims candidates should be able to a safety first attitude, following the fire entrapment avoidance guidelines, Understanding situational awareness and why it is critical to stay alert at all times while working on wildfires. In addition, candidates should be recognizing when it is time to use an escape route and move to a safety zone, or if need be, how to survive in a fire entrapment scenario. S- 100 A Description: Individuals must successfully complete this 3 to 4 hour course Basic Fire Suppression & Safety course refresher annually to maintain the minimum training level required to participate as a wildland fire fighter in British Columbia. |
W.H.M.I.S. – Workplace Hazardous Description: This training program is designed to certify Canadian Employees in the identification and handling of Hazardous Materials within the work environment. Registration Information: To register please contact us directly. Phone (250) 426-2525 or Email to [email protected] |
Wildlife Danger Tree Assessor 3 Different Modules:
Note, the WDTA training course that you may require will depend upon your specific work environment. For Wildfire Suppression, it is the Wildland Fire Safety module; however, if not working in wildland fire suppression, then you should look to either the “Forest Activities” or the “Parks & Recreation” modules specific to the working environment for your forestry work. Course Duration: 2 Days (each module is a separate 2 day course) Course Content: These courses are only run through the University of Northern BC as a part of their Continuing Studies programs: Strategic Fire Control does not offer these courses. Each of the courses are usually offered once a year in Cranbrook (based upon demand). More information available at UNBC Continuing studies website – https://www.unbc.ca/continuing-studies/wildlife-dangerous-tree-assessor-certificate-program More information available here: UNBC Continuing studies – http://www.unbc.ca/continuing-studies/wildlife-danger-tree Registration Information: To register please contact the UNBC continuing studies department directly, or register online at: https://app.univerusrec.com/unbccontinuingstudiespub/courses/index.asp Introduction to Fuel Management Course Course Duration: 1 Day Course Content: This course is an introduction to the concepts around fuel management in forestry activities in BC (such as Wildland Urban Interface Fuel Reductions; Ecosystem Restoration; Post Harvesting Treatments; Slash Pile Burning; and Prescribed Burning. It is a ½ day session in the classroom, followed by a ½ day session in the field. Registration Information: This course is offered only based upon demand. Contact us about setting up a course to meet your needs, |
