While spiral staircases and fire poles are historically related to fire stations, there was a time before they were commonplace. Their implementation and popularity makes sense given the time frame when…
RedZoneSeptember 9, 2016
The Cold Springs fire - July 2016 On July 9, 2016 the Cold Springs Fire in Nederland, CO destroyed 8 homes and over 600 acres, prompting more information about wildfire…
Adam PrellAugust 5, 2016
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
As everyone prepares for the approaching summer, firefighters are preparing in their own way. This first week of May marks ‘Wildfire Awareness Week’ in California, when fire departments remind homeowners of…
Adam PrellMay 3, 2016
RedZone joined over 400 other exhibitors from around the globe at the RIMS Conference on risk management in San Diego on April 10th - 13th. Attendees were able to learn about…
RedZoneApril 12, 2016
On April 1, 1853, Cincinnati, Ohio, established the first professional and fully paid fire department in the United States as a result of a devastating fire that occurred in 1852…
Adam PrellApril 5, 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
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 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
