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Celebrating Aviation in Wildland Firefighting

11.11.24| True North

Celebrating Aviation in Wildland Firefighting

November is National Aviation History Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the remarkable evolution of aviation and its impact across countless industries.On... Continue Reading

Cultural Burning Practices: The Importance of Good Fire

10.14.24| True North

Cultural Burning Practices: The Importance of Good Fire

For thousands of years, Indigenous communities have been caretakers of the land, using fire as a tool to manage ecosystems, maintain biodiversity, and reduce the risk of more ex... Continue Reading

A Guide to Becoming a Wildland Firefighter: Steps to Start Your Career

08.26.24| True North

A Guide to Becoming a Wildland Firefighter: Steps to Start Your Career

Wildland firefighters combat fires in forests, grasslands, and other natural areas. They work in some of the most challenging and dangerous environments, often enduring ext... Continue Reading

The History of Dirty August: What It Means and How to Prepare

08.19.24| True North

The History of Dirty August: What It Means and How to Prepare

Every year, as summer reaches its peak, wildland firefighters prepare for one of the most challenging and demanding periods of the fire season, known as "Dirty August."

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What Are Hotshot Crews in Wildland Firefighting?

07.15.24| True North

What Are Hotshot Crews in Wildland Firefighting?

An elite group of firefighters who specialize in battling wildland fires are called Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHC), commonly referred to as Hotshots or Shot crews.

Thes... Continue Reading

The History of the Pulaski Fire Tool: Forged in Fire, Honored in History

05.30.24| True North

The History of the Pulaski Fire Tool: Forged in Fire, Honored in History

One tool that has come to symbolize resilience and ingenuity is the Pulaski fire tool. The Pulaski has remained relatively the same for over a century, reliable in its design an... Continue Reading