As the decrease in temperatures and increase in Winter Storm Watches start to trend, we may find ourselves checked out of the fire season mentality. The focus of fire safety…
Nicholas LuncsfordNovember 28, 2022
Ever notice that some wildfires have boring, generic names like the Valley Fire? But then others have seemingly random names like the Waldo Fire? Maybe you've even wondered where wildfires…
Adam PrellSeptember 19, 2022
Human Impact Most people have likely heard that a majority of wildland fires are caused by humans, but what does that mean exactly? On its face, it might lead people…
John MeadJuly 20, 2022
Severe weather forecast to affect 50 million today from FL to OH. With dozens of damaging tornadoes hitting Texas on Monday this week might just mark the beginning of Tornado…
Adam PrellMarch 23, 2022
Cascading Disasters Cascading disasters are when a prior disaster either causes a later disaster, or makes a later disaster much worse. Sometimes they have an obvious cause and effect, sometimes…
John MeadMarch 17, 2022
President Biden approved Governor Gavin Newsom's request for a Major Disaster Declaration due to the California wildfires. The request's purpose is to help people impacted by the Dixie and River…
Adam PrellAugust 31, 2021
With Atlantic hurricane season officially starting on June 1, NOAA has predicted another above-normal storm season for 2021. (more…)
RedZoneJune 10, 2021
Due to the difference in the seasons and in weather systems, the timing of fire season in the Southern Hemisphere typically varies compared to that of the U.S. Fall season…
RedZoneJanuary 27, 2021
Many "unprecedented" situations occurred throughout 2020, including wildfire season. In addition to the busy wildfire season, firefighters have also had to ensure their safety against COVID-19. Although crews took the…
RedZoneNovember 24, 2020
