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
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
Two fire weather events early this year have Oklahoma leading the nation in wildfires to date with 226. Thirteen fires remain uncontained in the state as of March 1, even despite a recent…
RedZoneMarch 2, 2016
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, a brush fire that scorched about 10 acres along the Malibu ridgeline is now 100% contained. Tragically, the incident left a twenty-two year…
RedZoneFebruary 27, 2016
The Ten Standard Firefighting Orders are a set of systematically organized rules designed by the USDA Forest Service to reduce danger to personnel and increase firefighting efficiency. The orders were…
RedZoneFebruary 24, 2016
Five separate fires began along Piilani Highway in Kahikinui, Maui, Monday night around 1800 hrs, according to fire officials. Areas downwind of the quickly-spreading blaze were promptly evacuated as flames forced…
RedZoneFebruary 20, 2016
There are three components needed to start a fire: fuel, oxygen, and heat. This is commonly referred to as the fire triangle. If any one of the components is missing, a…
RedZoneFebruary 17, 2016
Ever been driving along a highway, spotted a Fire Danger Sign, and wondered what it is truly indicating? Fire Danger is a description of the combination of both constant and…
RedZoneFebruary 13, 2016
