Saw Program
Pacific Southwest Region Saw Program
The Pacific Southwest Region Saw Program defines the use of chainsaws and crosscuts during project and fire activities. The program is provided oversight by the R5 Chainsaw and Crosscut working group.
The Working Group, which meets once a year, is made-up of Regional and Unit coordinators and C-certifiers.
Welcome to Jason Murieen, Klamath National Forest: PSW Regional Saw Manager
Video: Fireline saw work
Update: Wildland Fire Lessons Learned
Revised fireline chaps specifications search: Chainsaws (link soon to come)
The Forest Service utilizes volunteer groups to accomplish many Trail Maintenance tasks. On a 'by need basis' the Forest Service trains official volunteers in the use of chainsaws and cross-cut saws. Most of the saw work by volunteers in restricted to limbing, bucking logs, and brush clearing.
All volunteers who use chainsaws and crosscut saws are required to take an official Forest Service course in the safe operation of the saws, as well as maintain currency in First Aid and CPR.
Some of our Volunteer Partners
2024 Forest Saw Coordinator Contacts
R5 Saw Page Web Content Contact
Bill Aaron, Tahoe National Forest
CAL FIRE partner contact info
Jon Jones Jon.Jones@fire.ca.gov
