CX-020889: Wildland Fire Chainsaw Training

The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) requires the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) fire department to have chainsaw packages on Type 4
wildland fire engines. Prior to placing these chainsaws into service, the INL fire department must train firefighters to chainsaw operational and safety protocols, including both classroom and hands-on training in the field. To enable realistic hands-on training scenarios, the INL fire department has identified a proposed training location east of the East Butte near the T-4 road that has a stand of previously burned junipers. Pickups and Type 4 engines will be used to access the location and off road travel is not authorized (except for turnaround areas). Crews would limb, fell, and size dead standing junipers. Up to 100 dead junipers may be used. In addition, dead trees located throughout the Central Facilities Area may also be identified and used for this training.