Chainsaw safety training October 4th &5th 2025

[christryon]

JORBA is offering chainsaw safety training October 4th and 5th 2025. There's no cost, but you will need to sign the JORBA waiver and be affiliated with a park or chapter.

Saturday will be in the classroom and Sunday will be in the field at Dickerson Mine Preserve.

Lunch will be provided. You need to have your own chainsaw and safety equipment (helmet with visor, ear protection, chainsaw chaps, gloves, and sturdy shoes). Some on the forum may have equipment you could borrow.

Electric chainsaws are welcome.

As of right now, we've got about 8 spots.

We've had lots of participants over the years and it's always been a great learning and networking event. If you've taken it before, but would like a refresher, you're welcome.

DM me if interested.

 

[christryon]

I'm still looking for 5 to 7 more people. This is an engaging class with hands on teaching and feedback from instructors. There's no cost to you. Lunch is provided both days.

 

[mtn]

I’d like to attend, but I am not affiliated with any single park. I hop around mainly for storm damage in northwest nj, but across borders as well.

 

[christryon]

I’d like to attend, but I am not affiliated with any single park. I hop around mainly for storm damage in northwest nj, but across borders as well.

That's totally fine. JORBA started a Chainsaw Corps group to support roving sawyers.

 

[mtn]

That's totally fine. JORBA started a Chainsaw Corps group to support roving sawyers.

Count me in then.
My rotator cuff best be healed by then.

 

[Patrick]

Count me in then.
My rotator cuff best be healed by then.

Good news is you'll never raise the saw above your waist !

 

[JohnyHike]

Thanks for sharing, and this sounds like a great opportunity! I’m definitely interested.

 

[christryon]

We still have a few spots open. If you don't have equipment, we can find you someone to borrow the equipment from before hand or you could borrow someone's equipment in the class.

 

[christryon]

We still have 3 spots open. If you're on the fence, I'm happy to disucss any concerns you have. Please reach out.

 

[Fire Lord Jim]

Go from rogue to legit? Okay. Sign me up.

 

[jerseyjeffr]

If there is still room, I would like to join the party too.

 

[christryon]

I think we have a full house now. Thanks in advance to everyone for committing a weekend to learn about safely using a chainsaw 🙂

We’ll be sending out emails to everyone about logistics and waivers.

I’ve found one of the most challenging parts of operating a chainsaw is analyzing where to cut and what order. It always makes sense to step back and think more about he next cut. Most of all, be sure to bring your questions!