1. Initial Meeting
   A. Trainer will meet with crew supervisor to address their specific needs. Hispanic trainers or interpreters will be used as needed.
    

2. Introduction to FISTA
   A. Purpose of organization and services
   B. Description of items to be covered during the day.
    

3. OSHA/ANSI Discussion
   A. Regulations and Requirements
   B. Employer’s Responsibility
   C. Employee’s Responsibility
    

4. Cover muscle stretching and proper body mechanics
    

5. Personal Protective Equipment
   A. What is required and available.
   B. PPE’s importance and function
   C. First aid kits
    

6. Equipment necessary to ascend into a tree safely
   A. Ropes and Saddles
   B. Knots
   C. Other Equipment
    

7. Tree Climbing
   A. Assessment of Tree Hazards
   B. Planning the Climb
   C. Safely ascending into the tree
   D. Working safely in the tree
    

8. Equipment in Tree
   A. Bringing your saw into the tree
   B. Using your saw while in the tree
   C. Rigging limbs, branches, and equipment
    

9. Aerial Rescue
    

10. Hands-on participation
    A. Participants will have the opportunity to practice different techniques.
     

11. Question and Answer Period
     

12. Hand out certificates of participation

This program takes approximately 8 hours to complete