Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago

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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:  Tree Felling Accident Analysis | Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center (wildfire.gov) (lessons.wildfire.gov/incident/tree-felling-accident-analysis)