Sunday May 15th marks the start of Hurricane Preparedness Week. During this nationwide observance, households across the country are advised to assess their hurricane risk and develop an evacuation plan, even if…
RedZoneMay 16, 2016
The Anderson Creek Fire continued to burn through Kansas from Oklahoma, but was nearing full containment as of March 29. Erratic weather over the preceding weekend prevented daily perimeter flights and…
RedZoneMarch 30, 2016
Hundreds of firefighters battled a wildfire that burned over 400,000 acres in Kansas and Oklahoma, with about two-thirds of the burning occuring in Kansas. The governor of Kansas declared a…
RedZoneMarch 26, 2016
Oahu Brushfire Burns 2,500 acres On Thursday, March 17th, Oahu Fire Department responded to reports of a brush fire near the community of Nanakuli. Arriving units reported a fast moving…
RedZoneMarch 23, 2016
A wildland fire engine is specifically designed to assist in fighting wildfires by transporting firefighters to the scene and providing them with access to the fire, along with water and/or…
RedZoneMarch 19, 2016
A 2012 survey by Firehouse Magazine identifed the 100 busiest fire departments in the nation in terms of call volume. Here at RedZone we've mapped out the top ten. See the…
RedZoneMarch 16, 2016
When working a wildfire incident, knowing who you report to and who is expected to report to you is imperative to maintain effective and efficient incident management. A system has been…
RedZoneMarch 11, 2016
Women have been firefighters for over 200 years. The first woman firefighter was Molly Williams, who was a slave in New York City and became a member of Oceanus Engine…
RedZoneMarch 9, 2016
The Guadalupe Pass Fire started in the Penloncillo Mountains in the Coronado National Forest in New Mexico shortly after 5:30 am on March 2nd. As of March 4th, the fire…
RedZoneMarch 5, 2016
