Boy Scouts of America properties rely on chain saws to help clear trails, remove deadfalls, clear timber, and stockpile wood for campfires and heating buildings.
The National Camp Accreditation Program Standards, require that any person who operates a chain saw:
- Be approved by the council designee
- Be at least 21 years old
- Meet one of the following requirements
- Be a professional forester with current credentials and liability insurance
- Be a certified arborist with credentials
- Have written documentation of training in chain saw techniques from either:
- A state or federally recognized chain saw training course approved by the council
- The BSA Chain Saw Basic training course, No. 430-136.
Camp Geiger and the Pony Express Council will be hosting a BSA Chain Saw Basic training in accordance with this standard on Saturday September 17. The course will being at 8 am in the basement of Herzog Lodge. The course is expected to last all day, with a lunch provided.
To keep the cost of the course free, lunch has been graciously donated.
This course expires after 5 years, so recertification is necessary to continue to use a chainsaw on council property.
Participants will be required to bring and use the following personal protective equipment to class:
- Steel or Composite safety toe boots which cover the ankle
- Long pants
- Well fitted work gloves
All other PPE will be provided by Camp.
Please contact Ranger Evan with any questions at (816) 259-1483 or Evan.Kellis@scouting.org