S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws - Central Coast Training

The S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws course is an intensive, hands-on training designed to prepare wildland fire personnel for the safe and effective use, maintenance, and operation of chain saws in fire suppression, prescribed fire, and fuels-reduction environments. Participants learn proper saw selection, pre-operation inspection, kickback recognition, cutting techniques, limbing, bucking, and stump removal, while emphasizing situational awareness and risk management. The course combines classroom instruction with practical field exercises to reinforce industry-standard best practices, tool ergonomics, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Students also gain an understanding of chainsaw safety systems, fuel handling, and environmental considerations specific to wildland settings. Upon successful completion, students are qualified to work as sawyers and support safe fireline operations and hazard-mitigation projects. Students who pass this course will receive a CAL FIRE / State Fire Training Certificate of Completion, and the course cost includes the required $75 State Fire Training certificate fee.

Eligibility Requirement: All students must have a valid State Fire Training (SFT) ID number prior to attending this course. Students may register for an SFT ID at:
https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/state-fire-training/sft-id/

Important Notice: Please visit the Course Information and Required Materials page prior to registering to ensure you meet all prerequisites and are prepared for hands-on field exercises.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received at least 7 days prior to the course start date are eligible for a full refund, minus processing fees. Cancellations within 7 days of the course start date are non-refundable but may be transferred to a future course at the discretion of the Healthy Forest Alliance

Course Description & Required Materials