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  1. JRoland

    CDL B

    No passenger endorsement needed here in California- but I can’t speak for other states.
  2. JRoland

    Looking to get into Fire Contracting in NorCal

    The last two fires I’ve been at ( Creek and Glass Fires) there were crews from all over the place. Texas, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico, and various agencies from in California. All in all, thing went pretty smoothly, in my opinion ( disclaimer- I’ve never logged or worked on fires...
  3. JRoland

    Looking to get into Fire Contracting in NorCal

    Yep it’s 4000 gallons. They call it a “Tender, Water Type 1”. I was going to call it after the Creek fire until the logger I was working for needs me to cut trees. But then before I even made it home we got sent to the Glass Fire. I will be happy to go cut trees. In the daytime lol. My wife...
  4. JRoland

    Looking to get into Fire Contracting in NorCal

    I’m not sure about the logistics for folks coming from out of state- At this fire ( Creek Fire, I’m in the south zone) I see folks from various states ( a lot of rigs from Texas here) and I heard there’s crews from Mexico here - although I have not seen them. But I’ve also worked nights and...
  5. JRoland

    Looking to get into Fire Contracting in NorCal

    After initially taking the class I went to work as a faller for a local logging contractor. It was good work, falling some decent hazard trees. Then our unit got burnt. Apparently we’re going back to log there soon, but driving a water tender on the fire is the gig for right now.
  6. JRoland

    Tree stuff doesn't always follow through

    I had some issues and then after reading similar reviews on other sites I emailed Nick Bonner ( manager- was owner prior to Sherrill tree) directly and he handled the situation. I would recommend going that route. [email protected]
  7. JRoland

    Looking to get into Fire Contracting in NorCal

    Here’s the specs for the faller module from the current guide.
  8. JRoland

    Looking to get into Fire Contracting in NorCal

    At the class we learned that the last two years they changed their call out protocol. So it is more likely that contractors get called to fires closer to them. They call everyone in a 2 mile radius, then extend out in 2 mile increments until they have enough staffing. That being said, they also...
  9. JRoland

    Looking to get into Fire Contracting in NorCal

    So what’s happened now is I talked with a contractor about possibly being a tracked chipper operator. He’s on a fire now and is talking it over with his partner and going to get back to me when he returns home. Also talked with a different contractor who takes water tenders out and possibly...
  10. JRoland

    Looking to get into Fire Contracting in NorCal

    Yeah, I was at the Camp Fire in Paradise with my SAR group and was talking to some of the fallers there and saw both the one faller one swamper module and the dual faller modules. I like cutting trees but since I’m the last guy to get signed up I’m down for whatever. As far as walking away from...
  11. JRoland

    Looking to get into Fire Contracting in NorCal

    Thanks for the detailed reply. To clarify, I have my “Interagency Emergency Equipment Operator Card”. I am a single resource, and looking to get on with an existing contractor- drive their water truck, be a faller in their module, etc. My plan is to check it out this year, go out on a few...
  12. JRoland

    Looking to get into Fire Contracting in NorCal

    I’m looking to get into fire this summer- I have a small tree service and normally work for Caltrans but have some free time this summer and would like to go. I just got my vendor card ( Interagency Emergency Equipment Operator Card) and am looking to go. I’d prefer as a faller, but dont carry...
  13. JRoland

    Climbing Teacher

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  14. JRoland

    Want to Buy Husqvarna 335XPT Chain Brake / Clutch cover

    Looking to buy a chain brake / clutch cover assembly for a 335XPT. Doing the research I believe it is the same part as on the 338XPT as well so I’d be happy with one of those as long as the price is right. Let me know what you have- it will need to be shipped/ mailed to Zip Code 95223. Thanks.
  15. JRoland

    getting licensed in California

    You need a C61-D49 tree license with CSLB which you qualify for. There's a school across the street from the state license board (where you take the test at) that will help you with the eligibility requirements. (You'll need to have worked in tree care 4 of last 10 years- your groundskeeper work...
  16. JRoland

    What's everybody's favorite wood to mill?

    So far I have only milled a couple logs. California black oak (Quercus kelloggii), Ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), and Sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana). The Sugar pine is my favorite so far.
  17. JRoland

    Just ordered chainsaw mill (Ebay)

    Mine was refunded fairly quickly. Should have known better, but.....
  18. JRoland

    Just ordered chainsaw mill (Ebay)

    I ordered one too. I hope it's legit, my buddy and I milled some slabs with my chainsaw mill on my 395xp the other day and he was remarking how he'd like to have a chainsaw mill, at this price too good to pass up.
  19. JRoland

    288 top cover

    The helicoil is where I drill a larger hole, then put an insert, and am able to use the existing screw, correct? Any idea what size I need? Thanks.
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