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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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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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Fire Practitioner vs. Wildland Firefighter: Understanding the Differences

04.17.25| True North

Fire Practitioner vs. Wildland Firefighter: Understanding the Differences

Two key roles in this field are fire practitioners and wildland firefighters. While both work with fire, they do so in very different ways.

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2025 Wildland Fire Predictions: What We Can Expect This Fire Season

01.22.25| True North

2025 Wildland Fire Predictions: What We Can Expect This Fire Season

As we enter 2025, the wildland fire community is bracing for what many experts predict will be another intense fire season across North America.

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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