Chainsaw Certification Class

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mtn

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Edit: So this thread is now for anyone interested in attending a chainsaw certification/safety class. Please comment if you are definitely wanting to attend a course in the next few months, even if it is self-pay.

Anyone know of any upcoming classes in northern NJ? I know the NJFFS in Andover holds one in the early spring, but not sure about more than that. I’d prefer a USDA C or B Sawyer cert, but will do NYNJTC or similar as well.
 
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KenS

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I'm super bummed to read that people feel shunned by the perception of an ole' boys club in JORBA. @Johnny Utah how were you blocked you from chainsaw training? I've had visibility of all classes that we've paid for since we've done them, and not once caught wind of someone being turned away. Help me a populate a list of 10 people willing to commit to training (minimum to book a class) and I will make it happen. Same with the grant. If a ball was dropped, I can assure you it was not intentional.

@Norm - if you read your email or jumped on a monthly board meeting you would...
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KenS

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I'm super bummed to read that people feel shunned by the perception of an ole' boys club in JORBA. @Johnny Utah how were you blocked you from chainsaw training? I've had visibility of all classes that we've paid for since we've done them, and not once caught wind of someone being turned away. Help me a populate a list of 10 people willing to commit to training (minimum to book a class) and I will make it happen. Same with the grant. If a ball was dropped, I can assure you it was not intentional.

@Norm - if you read your email or jumped on a monthly board meeting you would...
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What’s up?
 
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@Norm i think we got tagged here from an older post. @KenS is on vacation right now, maybe he can add color when he returns to get a fall class going or at least be on standby for the spring.

If a few people are getting in on this so we can be certified to add back to the trails/JORBA I would be interested.

Maybe we start a list/interest thread here.

It is my understanding the student would cover the costs as JORBA money is best spent elsewhere.
 
I have a feeling that 10 people will be a very easy number to meet. Definitely interested in hearing the course details and who it is recognized by. As someone who routinely does work in three different states, the more nationally recognized, the better.
 
Edited the post. Not sure if it is required with whatever certification is given, but first aid/cpr certifications are also a bonus. I think I have to renew mine.
 
Also sent an email to the USDA (nationally recognized) saw program manager. Unfortunately it seems as though everyone is on vacation, as he will be back in twelve days.
 
While extremely useful, I'm not sure the JORBA class results in an official certification, as the teacher himself disclosed while signing the cards at the end of the class. If we're talking a multistate and possibly country wide sawyer/safety certification count me in. Thank you for getting the ball rolling.
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So you telling me that @Mitch handing me a chainsaw and a blindfold 15 years ago wasn't accredited training?? 🤔
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I lent @Mitch my spare ear muffs during a TM at Allaire, at the end of the day he complained they were broken because no music was coming out of them...
 
serviceguy said:
While extremely useful, I'm not sure the JORBA class results in an official certification, as the teacher himself disclosed while signing the cards at the end of the class. If we're talking a multistate and possibly country wide sawyer/safety certification count me in. Thank you for getting the ball rolling.
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This is a good point. In my case, when I took the Jorba sponsored class I did so with the intent of covering Allamuchy North and Deer Park. I was advised at the time (by my park Rep....for my purposes) that the Jorba training had the blessing of the (state) park supervisor for Allamuchy North, Deer Park and Stephens. I consider myself only approved for those just out of caution. It boils down to communicating with the local Jorba park rep for any particular place as they hold the relationship with the park supervisor(s). I would think that to be true even if someone had nationally recognized certification, at least as a CYA starting point IF you intend to say (if questioned) that you are in there for "Jorba". Either way it would be a good Jorba discussion / clarification for any future training event.
 
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xc62701 said:
Food for thought: If anyone is interested in this class when it runs and wants to borrow chaps or a helmet I can lend mine. It's great to have your own stuff but if this is holding you back from taking a class I'd be happy to lend mine out.
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And let's not forget the safety kit...
 
And what is the going rate for one of these courses? I saw at one time NJ/NY Trail Conference was like $325.
 
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