2 minute read
TENNESSEE
Tennessee Forestry Association
Candace Dinwiddie Executive Director, Tennessee Forestry Association
In Tennessee, logging has been a tradition in families and communities stretching back to the early days of settlers headed across the mountains. Our organization, the Tennessee Forestry Association, has proudly represented our loggers since 1951. We think the job our loggers do in the woods and in the community is truly the key to the success of our $24 billion wood products industry.
In 2008 when FMIC started writing logging workers comp in Tennessee, TFA realized quickly that FMIC offers exceptionally great insurance rates. Perhaps more importantly, FMIC, by working closely with our logging community, has change our culture from logging seen as a tough job to a respected profession.
JEREMY HELTON, FORESTRY MUTUAL, GIVING A TRUCK DRIVER SAFETY CLASS
TRAINING DEMONSTRATION OF THE HINGE-CUT BY FORESTRY MUTUAL, GREG HELTON, CHAINSAW & LOGGING TRAINER
Thanks to the safety programs and professional development, our Tennessee Master Loggers are recognized for their commitment to ensuring our forests remain sustainable, our rural economies have much improved and our youth are encouraged to look at working in the forest as a viable long-term professional career.
TFA thanks Bryan Wagner, Greg Helton, Jeremy Helton and all the other FMIC staff who regularly works closely with our loggers to provide safety instruction and support. FMIC keeps our loggers up-to-date with information enhancing the profession so loggers are prepared to adapt to changing markets and safety regulations. Logging is a tough job but a profession that is regarded and appreciated in Tennessee. Our Tennessee Master Loggers and the Tennessee Forestry Association are very thankful for the leadership and the support FMIC staff provides our forestry family.
GREG HELTON, CHAINSAW & LOGGING TRAINER
TFA also endorses FMIC for sawmill workers' comp and other commercial lines. Tennessee is very proud to endorse FMIC and will strive to work closely with FMIC staff to grow the client base in the Volunteer State.
