Can supervise any A situations that exceed the Proficient in single and Sawyer. sawyer’s abilities. double bucking Solutions for hung-up techniques, including May conduct formal trees. clear team instruction for Specialized saw uses, as communication A and B Sawyers with needed. (crosscut saw only). written approval from the Demonstrates ability to Saw Program assess when a sawing Coordinator. task exceeds sawyer’s capabilities. May not conduct field Can safely remove proficiency evaluations of hung-up of low A and B Sawyers. complexity. Field Evaluation: The proficiency of Demonstrated B Sawyers Felling and application of formal ̶ Bucking is determined by instruction in a sawyer evaluator, certified by the certifying tech. of official, and documented moderate complexity. on the National Sawyer Demonstrated Certification Card. proficiency in/safe use of saw in moderately complex situations. 2358.1 Exhibit 02--Continued – Sawyer Responsibilities and Limitations and Training, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements C Sawyer This certification level is not Acquired through Proficient in advanced saw – used for fire management formal instruction that: skills and needed for Formal Instruction: Bucking Only activities. There is no IQCS crosscut saw, axe, and chain required; variable equivalent. (a) utilizes information saw use. gathered and activities Able to communicate Demonstrated Field May independently buck and designed by the knowledge effectively and Proficiency: limb any size material in highly C Sawyer Evaluator demonstrate field skills variable complex situations based on the that are specifically clearly to A and B Sawyers. recommendation of the tailored to local needs; Able to understand, use, and Total Training: to Regional Saw Program (b) reviews the topics communicate the contents be determined by Manager or Saw Program covered in B Sawyer of applicable federal sawyer instructor Coordinator, which is training; and regulations regarding the supported by demonstrated (c) introduces: use of saws in the Prerequisites: First advanced saw knowledge and workplace and Forest Aid and CPR skills and, in most cases, Principles of Service saw directives to certification as a B Sawyer. advanced bucking. other sawyers and staff. Advanced bucking Able to complete complex Has experience working with techniques. bucking tasks safely, C Sawyers in analyzing and including single and double implementing safe bucking
Can supervise any A Sawyer. May conduct formal instruction for A and B Sawyers with written approval from the Saw Program Coordinator. May not conduct field proficiency evaluations of A and B Sawyers. The proficiency of B Sawyers ̶ Felling and Bucking is determined by a sawyer evaluator, certified by the certifying official, and documented on the National Sawyer Certification Card. situations that exceed the sawyer’s abilities. Solutions for hung-up trees. Specialized saw uses, as needed. Proficient in single and double bucking techniques, including clear team communication (crosscut saw only). Demonstrates ability to assess when a sawing task exceeds sawyer’s capabilities. Can safely remove hung-up of low complexity. Field Evaluation: Demonstrated application of formal instruction in tech. of moderate complexity. Demonstrated proficiency in/safe use of saw in moderately complex situations. 2358.1 – Exhibit 02--Continued Sawyer Responsibilities and Limitations and Training, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements C Sawyer – Bucking Only This certification level is not used for fire management activities. There is no IQCS equivalent. May independently buck and limb any size material in highly complex situations based on the recommendation of the Regional Saw Program Manager or Saw Program Coordinator, which is supported by demonstrated advanced saw knowledge and skills and, in most cases, certification as a B Sawyer. Has experience working with C Sawyers in analyzing and implementing safe bucking Formal Instruction: required; variable Demonstrated Field Proficiency: variable Total Training: to be determined by sawyer instructor Prerequisites: First Aid and CPR Acquired through formal instruction that: (a) utilizes information gathered and activities designed by the C Sawyer Evaluator that are specifically tailored to local needs; (b) reviews the topics covered in B Sawyer training; and (c) introduces: Principles of advanced bucking. Advanced bucking techniques. Proficient in advanced saw skills and needed for crosscut saw, axe, and chain saw use. Able to communicate knowledge effectively and demonstrate field skills clearly to A and B Sawyers. Able to understand, use, and communicate the contents of applicable federal regulations regarding the use of saws in the workplace and Forest Service saw directives to other sawyers and staff. Able to complete complex bucking tasks safely, including single and double
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