Course Information
Description
This is a BLENDED course that combines an online training (OLT) component and an instructor-led training (ILT) component.
This BLENDED course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the Basic Faller (FAL3) position, as described in the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS-212.
Assessment
Students will take an online knowledge assessment with score of 70% or better needed to pass the online component. There is no final exam. Students are assessed using the NWCG course skill assessment for the position of Basic Faller (FAL3).
Target Audience
Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Basic Faller (FAL3).
Course Prerequisites
None
S112 Wildland Chainsaws
Please bring the following mandatory items to class:
Equipment:
Nomex pants & shirts
Leather lug sole boots(no hiking boots)
Leather gloves
Ear protection
Eye protection
Hard hat w/strap
Highly recommended:
Bug repellant
Rain gear/ winter gear
** If agency does not provide these items they can be checked out from the academy supply cache
Optional equipment: Working chainsaw, max bar length appropriate for saw, must have chain break & spark arrester. 3-5 pound falling axe & wedges. – Chainsaw chaps (must overlap boot 2”, clean with no cuts). Field Maintenance Tool Kit: files – flat & found, file guide, combination tools, depth gauge tool, extra chain & starter cord, bar nuts & spark plugs, E-clip.
You will be working outside 3 days of this class make sure you are prepared for the weather!!