This is where Texans on Mission Disaster Relief training begins. Orientation includes an introduction and overview of TXM Disaster Relief ministries, including the mission statement, history and brief overview of additional ministry opportunities within Texans on Mission. Orientation is required for all disaster relief volunteers and is required for renewal of credentials.
TXM Disaster Relief Orientation is a prerequisite for all other specialty training, including Basic Chainsaw, offered on Saturday in Brownwood. Credentials obtained through orientation are required for entry into disaster areas and are valid for five years.
Orientation or recertification is a two-step process. First, register for the chainsaw class below. Second, complete the required background check by clicking here.
When tornadoes, wind storms and hurricanes strike, they topple trees and break limbs throughout an area. That damage can cost homeowners thousands of dollars to remove. Limbs often prevent people from moving their vehicles or entering their homes, creating large barriers to people's recovery.
This training teaches basic skills for safely operating chainsaws while helping survivors after a disaster. Basic tree felling and bucking techniques will also be reviewed/introduced. This is a full-day course with classroom training followed by hands-on training with a chainsaw.
Disaster Relief Orientation
6-9 p.m. Friday, May 22
Basic Chainsaw Training
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 23
Coggin Avenue Baptist Church
1815 Coggin Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801
Students should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (sandals, tennis shoes, canvas-type shoes, and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts. We will travel to the local site selected by local leaders for a "Dutch" lunch immediately following the classroom training, after which we will proceed to the field training location.
Chainsaws and safety equipment will be provided. Pre-registration online is required. Class size is limited to 25. Lunch will be provided.
If you need any information prior to the event, please call or email Bud Earles at 713-805-8357 or wearles1@comcast.net.
Specialty Training Descriptions
Chainsaw-Basic Training
Target audience: Texans on Mission DR volunteers wanting chainsaw training to work with the DR Chainsaw ministry.
Basic skills on how to safely operate chainsaws while helping survivors after a disaster. Basic tree felling and bucking techniques will also be reviewed/introduced. This is a full-day course with classroom training followed by hands-on training with a chainsaw.
Students should come dressed for field operations — long pants, preferably long-sleeve work shirt, work shoes or boots (sandals, tennis shoes, canvas type shoes and sneakers are not permitted); no shorts.
Chainsaws and safety equipment will be provided. All attendees will receive a manual. Pre-registration online is required.
Disaster Relief Orientation
Introduction and overview of the Texans on Mission Disaster Relief Ministries, including the mission statement, history and brief overview of additional ministry opportunities within Texans on Mission.
This is a required orientation for all Disaster Relief Volunteers and is required for renewal of credentials. This course is a pre-requisite for all other specialty training. Credentials received through this training are necessary for entry into disaster areas and are good for five years. There is a $30 fee for the required background check that is collected as part of the registration process. Training is also open to youth 16 and 17 years old and are not subject to a background check and are not issued credentials. Pre-registration online is required. When you register there is a two-step process, first the background check, then for class registration.