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Understanding NFPA 1950: What the New PPE Standard Means for Wildland Firefighters

06.29.26| True North

Understanding NFPA 1950: What the New PPE Standard Means for Wildland Firefighters

If you've recently seen references to NFPA 1950 instead of NFPA 1977, you may be wondering what changed and what it means for your wildland PPE.

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What Are Fire Whirls and Fire Tornadoes?

07.25.25| True North

What Are Fire Whirls and Fire Tornadoes?

So, what exactly are fire whirls? How do they form? And are they the same as fire tornadoes?

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Why Moisture-Wicking Workwear Matters

07.01.25

Why Moisture-Wicking Workwear Matters

As summer temperatures rise, outdoor workers, including utility linemen, construction crews, and wildland firefighters, face serious risks from heat stress. 

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Electricians vs. Lineworkers: What’s the Difference

06.17.25| DragonWear

Electricians vs. Lineworkers: What’s the Difference

Electricians and lineworkers both play essential roles in keeping our modern world powered. These trades are critical to public safety, infrastructure, and daily life, from wiri... Continue Reading

The Science Behind Wildfire Behavior

06.04.26| True North

The Science Behind Wildfire Behavior

At the heart of wildfire science are three key elements—fuel, weather, and topography, often called the fire behavior triangle.

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Aerial Lineman: Longlining in Electrical Linework

04.28.25| DragonWear

Aerial Lineman: Longlining in Electrical Linework

If you've ever been curious about how helicopters are used in the utility industry, our latest video dives deep into longlining, also known as helicopter linemen.

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