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Fresno City Fire Department
300 Training and Equipment Manual
SECTION 316.020 SERVICE AND OPERATE A CHAINSAW
PURPOSE
The ability to place a chainsaw quickly, safely, and effectively into service is a critical job
skill needed by all Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) members.
APPLICATION
Individual performance evolutions (IPEs) are used to document skill level performance.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
Active members should perform IPEs without any failures in task steps.
PROCESS
Equipment Needed:
One firefighter in full personal protective equipment, one SCBA, and one FFD chainsaw.
Task:
The member is to perform all safety checks and operate the saw appropriately.
Candidate Directive:
Perform the daily, weekly, and monthly checks of the chainsaw. Once completed, the
member is to operate the saw to complete a cut on the designated objective and upon
completion, return the saw to operational status.
Effective Date: January 2010 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 7/21/2022 Section 316.020
Next Revision (1) Date: 7/21/2024 Page 1 of 5
Critical Errors:
If the member performs any of the following errors, the evolution is terminated, as it would
be a failure of the current test attempt.
Perform an unsafe act which could result in injury to himself/herself or the
public.
Perform an act which did or could have damaged equipment.
INFORMATION
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DEFINITIONS
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CROSS REFERENCES
National Fire Protection Association
1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2013)
Training and Equipment Manual
Section 309.001, Chainsaws
Fire Engineering’s Handbook for Firefighter I and Firefighter II
Ch. 11, Firefighting Basic Tools
Effective Date: January 2010 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 7/21/2022 Section 316.020
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I I I I I I I
SECTION 316.020 SERVICE AND OPERATE A CHAINSAW
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE EVOLUTION
Name:________________________
ID #: ________________________
Date: ________________________
Task StepsNo. First Test Retest
Service and Operate a Chainsaw P *F P *F
Perform Daily Checks
1. Check saw for loose fasteners and/or covers, leaks, or
cracks.
2. Check fluid levels.
3. Check chain condition, tension, and proper direction of travel.
Perform a Weekly Check
1. Perform daily check.
2. Start chainsaw, operate throttle.
3. Verify bar oil operation.
4. Verify chain brake operation.
5. Check starter rope for damage.
Perform Monthly Checks
1. Perform daily and weekly checks.
2. Clean the air filter.
Operating the Chainsaw
1. Don all personal protective equipment.
2. Verify chain brake on, choke set.
3. Start chainsaw.
4. Safely make appropriate cut.
5. Use chain brake, shut down.
Cleaning
1. Remove housing/chain.
2. Thoroughly clean/check saw components.
3. Check chain condition. (Must be replaced if two tips in a row,
or five all together, or any tie straps are missing or broken.)
4. Place chain on bar in the correct direction.
5. Reassemble saw.
6. Adjust chain tension correctly.
Effective Date: January 2010 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 7/21/2022 Section 316.020
Next Revision (1) Date: 7/21/2024 Page 3 of 5
I I I I I I I
Cleaning
7. Return saw to operational status.
Critical Errors P *F P *F
1. Performed an unsafe act which could have resulted in
injury to himself/herself or the public.
2. Perform an act which did or could have damaged
equipment.
*10-minute rest period minimum before retest attempt
Overall Grade: Pass Fail Start Time: End Time:
Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Retest Evaluator #1 Signature Employee ID # Date
Candidate Signature Date
Evaluator Comments:
Effective Date: January 2010 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 7/21/2022 Section 316.020
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Candidate Comments:
Effective Date: January 2010 Michael Gilbert, Battalion Chief
Current Revision Date: 7/21/2022 Section 316.020
Next Revision (1) Date: 7/21/2024 Page 5 of 5