Tree Felling Accidents - What the Numbers Say

On this episode of our podcast, Travis Dotson and Alex Viktora discuss the Tree Felling Accident Analysis - a report comparing 53 different tree felling accidents.
Topics covered include:
Predicting Tree Reactions
Hung-Up Trees
Helmets
Two People at the Base
Area Control
Escape Routes
Accidents During Training
If you have anything to do with chainsaws on the fireline…tune in.
Download the report at: www.wildfirelessons.net/viewd...

[@dougreid2351]

As a Navy Corpman among a group of Corpsmen our praactice was, when we failed to start an IV or draw blood with two tries we would turn the task over to another Corpsman. Two strikes & out.
DOUG out

[@BreakingWildGaming]

Great discussion. It's great to see a group of people dedicated to getting the information back out to the people in the field. Over here, reports go in, but very little is shared with those on the ground who need awareness and knowledge to help protect themselves and their crews.

[@watercoinzero]

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[@bucketheadrox]

I see alot of people who sprint from the trees they cut too. Not even looking at the canopy or the surrounding canopy. My other boss who hasn't been hit has trained me to be scared of those fallers.

[@bucketheadrox]

My boss got smacked by a widow maker on a tree he wasn't even cutting. That's why he's my boss and not a shot anymore. I have tops flip put of hang ups on me every now and again