The intent of the Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Task Group is to enhance a principle base approach to manage the risk of hazard trees in order to help firefighters continue to learn and stay safe in the wildland fire environment.
Training & Education
Hazard Tree Safety Photos
(click on photo)
Training Resources
Sap Rot Indicator of Instability
(ppt)
(pdf)
BC Faller Training Standard - Part 1 of 2
BC Faller Training Standard - Part 2 of 2
Burn Kill Rate Study - data on failure rates of firs and pines burned and killed in the 2003 Link Fire on the Sisters RD
Dangerous Tree Assessor Course
Every Second Counts
FS Field Guide for Danger Tree Identification & Response
Gravity - Mini Quiz - check your understanding
Hazard Tree Assessment - PPT
How to Recognize and Prevent Tree Hazards
Hung-up Tree Tips
Hung-up Hazard Tree PPT Programs
Hazard Tree Assessment PPT
Hung-Up Tree Awareness PPT
NWCG Training Working Team
Principles of Hazard Tree Risk Management
Procedures for Cutting Hazard Trees
Procedures for Cutting Hang-ups
S-212
Instructor Guide
(pdf)
Order Form
Pre-Course Work
Student Workbook (pdf)
Training Material Description
Sim Limb Media
SIM Limb FS
Situational Awareness
Soft Limb Scenario JHA
Chainsaw Program/Certification
Certification Evaluation Criteria
Blank Sawyer Cards
C-Certifier Training Nomination Form
Chain Saw Operator Field Eval Form
PTB Faller ABC Faller Task Book
Saw Records Data Table
Task Book Single Resource Falling Boss
