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Providing Hands-On Chainsaw Safety Training Serving the Great Lakes Region & Coast to Coast
About FSI
Forest Safety Instruction provides hands-on chainsaw safety training in the classroom and field. We offer our services to a wide spectrum of industries with a goal of teaching practical and technical skills while promoting positive attitudes toward safety in the workplace and at home. Nathan Stanford has had the privilege to effectively train thousands of people building confidence and skill in a systematic approach to safety through training.
We offer training for:
Highway & Fire Departments
​Parks & Utilities
Department of Natural Resources
US Forest Service
National Park Service
US Fish and Wildlife
Colleges
Carroll University
Iowa State University
UW River Falls
UW Platteville
UW Whitewater
UW Stevens Point
Northern IL University
Illinois Labors
Women's Environmental Institute
Cook Co Higher ED
Amy Corp of Engineers
Cities
Counties
Nature Centers
Community Education
Open Enrollment Classes
Universities
Trail Maintenance
Golf Courses
& More
Nathan Stanford
Chainsaw Safety Instructor
Growing up in northern Wisconsin and Minnesota, Nathan has over 20 years of experience as a chainsaw safety instructor with a background in industrial safety management. During that time, Nathan served in a 10-year apprenticeship with progressive leaders in the industry. FSI has also worked with others that are at the top of their profession in education, forest management, safety training, and conservation. He has enjoyed being a part of adult education for chainsaw training to help individuals and organizations manage their trees safely.
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Credentials​
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Took storm damage training in 2005 and again in 2019 with the state of Missouri.
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US Forest Service “C” certified trainer evaluator from 2010 to current. Every three years Nathan is re-evaluated and re-certified.
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Certified trainer with SAWW (Safety and Wood Workers Training) from 2011 to current. Every year is re-evaluated and re-certified.
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Working with OSHA rules and regulations and ANSI Standards
HollyRose McKnight
Training Assistant
Holly Rose is part of FSI administratively and as a team member. Along with Nathan, she is an independent training consultant for the US Forest Service and holds the “B” Sawyer/Bucker certification. Holly plays a crucial role in providing instruction and demonstration during class. Working with those new to a saw is one of her favorite parts of training. Along with her mentorship with Nathan and traveling nationwide with FSI, FISTA, and SAWW, she enjoys sharing her experiences as a Minnesota Master Naturalist Volunteer and insights from the trail as president of the Arrowhead Chapter of the North Country Trail. Holly lives in Brainerd, Minnesota with her kids and Yoko, the toughest cat in town.
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