Earlier this month, the investor group that owns the 747 Supertanker decided it will cease operations. The normally referred to, 'air tanker' is capable of dropping 19,200 gallons of retardant.…
Hannah JonesAugust 21, 2024
If you live in an area prone to wildfires, one phrase you always listen for is "the fire is (x) percent contained." A 95% contained fire sounds a lot less…
Adam PrellJune 6, 2024
It may seem contradictory, but the recent drought-quenching rains seen across much of the west may actually lead to more fine fuels and higher potential for wildfires. Thus far, 2024…
Michael CoxMarch 21, 2024
In many wildland areas, smoke can often be seen throughout the winter. More than likely, this is not due to uncontrolled wildfire, but rather prescribed fire, which are a fuels reduction…
Adam PrellJanuary 25, 2024
In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day and the increase of prescribed burns being conducted it seem important to recognize the long history of using prescribed burns as a land management…
Riley SchmidtkeOctober 16, 2023
RedZone is excited to announce we've integrated a new product into our RZRisk offerings to help our partners take advantage of safer wildfire communities. Local government and fire departments often…
Hannah JonesOctober 9, 2023
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 MeadAugust 5, 2023
Fall Means Santa Ana Winds Annually, the onset of the fall and winter seasons brings the highest chance for Southern California’s famed Santa Ana winds. Historically, the worst fires in…
Adam PrellNovember 16, 2022
The NCAR Fire sparked on the afternoon of March 26th, quickly prompting evacuations south of Boulder, Colorado. Air and ground resources worked on the fire throughout the weekend, holding it…
Hannah JonesMarch 29, 2022
