08.19.24| True North
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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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.
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05.30.24| True North
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
03.12.24| True North
The history of women in wildland firefighting dates back to the early 20th century, when they defied convention and societal norms to pursue their passion for firefighting. They... Continue Reading
02.29.24| True North
Just as the smoke settles and the embers cool off from the fires in 2023, Canada is preparing for the new season ahead. The previous year saw the worst wildfire season in Canadi... Continue Reading
02.22.24| True North
With 2024 in full swing, we're excited to share some highlights from the last few months at True North Gear with you!
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