Gravel Road Maintenance

This course is scheduled for April 9, 2024 (8–10 am PT). The cost is $20.

This 2-hour virtual training is designed to build confidence in student’s ability to maintain gravel roads with respect to repair and drivability. Topics covered include shaping the road, surfacing, and dust control.

Gravel roads require special maintenance and treatment. Participants will learn about:

  • Crowning
  • Drainage & culverts
  • Cross slope & curves
  • Corrugation & raveling
  • Intersections & cattle guards
  • Grading

Instructor

Instructor Michael Smith has been operating chainsaws for over 30 years; he is an instructor and owner of Chainsaw Strategies. Michael is an experienced trainer skilled in emergency management, emergency medical services, equipment maintenance, emergency planning, roadway maintenance, and snow and ice control. He is a proud graduate of the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council Police Academy and is also a 25-year veteran firefighter. Michael has taken extensive training in the field of chainsaw operation. His teaching style includes a healthy portion of humor and student interaction.

Registration

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