03/04/2026
Just finished 2 days of videoing 3 online LERT volunteer chainsaw and Bobcat training sessions. These are part of a multi-topic training initiative of LCMS Disaster Response for our disaster response volunteers.
Mercy in Action Disaster Resources
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Mercy in Action Disaster Resources provides training to church volunteers to work in disaster areas, and provides disaster management services to churches.
Mercy in Action Disaster Resources seeks to enable congregations and volunteers to share the love Jesus Christ in meaningful and tangible ways by becoming directly involved in disaster response within their communities. We see many examples in scripture of Jesus reaching out to those in need. As He loved us, so we love and serve one another. Mercy in Action Disaster Resources seeks to assist LCMS
03/04/2026
02/06/2026
Mercy in Action Disaster Resources was recognized by the Southeastern District for its partnership in assisting with Hurricane Helene responses.
12/23/2025
This is one of the best explanations I've found on why we do not do angled back cuts when felling a tree. Bottom line: it is extremely dangerous and puts the sawyer at risk from a failed hinge. LERT Chainsaw Trainers do not teach anyone to use an angled back cut.
Silly Angled Back Cuts Why They are Dangerous and Ineffective You can support the channel through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/WilsonForestLandsWhen cutting down trees many people insist on making angled back cuts...
11/23/2025
Today we held an Intermediate Chainsaw (Felling) class at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Crestview, FL. This team is excited about improving their chainsaw skills so they can work safer and be able to do more. Great class!
09/27/2025
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08/30/2025
As more LERT Teams get "heavy equipment" it is becoming more important to have a set of consistent hand signals so the equipment operator and team members can non-verbally communicate without compromising safety. This simple set of 9 signals is adapted from standardized hand signals used in construction. They are easy to learn.
08/11/2025
Had a great LERT Chainsaw class on Saturday in Crestview, FL! Sharp, eager to learn, eager to serve! Thank you Rev. Paul Ernewein, LCMS Southern District Disaster Response Coordinator, for the invitation. Looking forward to working with this team someday.
08/05/2025
This is why the back cut should always be level. An angled back cut shifts weight and force pressure onto the hinge, and can cause failure of the hinge. Also, the rope was not tensioned, making it useless.
06/23/2025
05/26/2025
Springpole #hazard #springpole #chainsaw SpringPoles are a major cause of injury in chainsaw operations. You have to look for them in all planning of tree removal, working in the top, above the grou...
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