Pacific Southwest Region Saw Program

Region 5 Chainsaw and Crosscut ProgramThe 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. 

A man wearing a hard hat and cutting a tree with a chainsaw

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A group of people in safety gear pose with chainsaws and other equipment.

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Crosscut Saw illustration shows a long saw blade with handles at each end.

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