Alexis Kestler
Fire Dept. Key Location in DMZ – The Ultimate Guide
The Fire Department key is one of the most valuable loot locations in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0‘s new DMZ extraction mode. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about acquiring the key, looting the area, and utilizing it strategically.
For those unfamiliar, DMZ is an open-world narrative-driven experience where Operators complete missions while securing valuable weapons, gear, and intel. Keys provide access to high-tier loot areas, with the Fire Dept. being among the most rewarding.
Inside the Fire Department
The Fire Dept. building is situated on the west side of the Zoo at coordinates C6 on the DMZ map. It’s one of the larger locations, comprised of interconnected offices, garages, armories, and storage rooms spanning two floors.
Clearing the massive complex offers elite-tier loot. Here’s a sampling of what you can expect to find inside:
- 5+ primary weapons – AK, M4, RPK, FSS Hurricane, and more
- 10+ armor plate bundles
- Lethal killstreaks like Cruise Missile, Cluster Mine
- Field Upgrades like Dead Silence, Armor Box
- Legendary blueprints and attachment crates
- High value intel items
According to community stats, the Fire Dept. contains the 2nd most armor plates behind Police Station at 15. Combined with top-tier guns, Operators can kit themselves with the best loudout found anywhere else in the early game.
Acquiring the Fire Dept. Key
There are a few ways to get your hands on the key:
- Enemy AI drops (8% chance)
- Completing contracts like HVTs
- Searching loot crates/caches
- Unlocking new areas connected to Fire Dept.
When dropping into the Zoo or Downtown, quickly grab a few supply boxes and elimiate AI combatants roaming the area. This gives ample opportunity to obtain a key within the first few minutes for an early advantage.
Advanced Tactics for Looting the Fire Dept.
The best approach is to enter through the northern garage entrance first. This leads into the armory and upper floor. From there, sweep south through offices and barracks areas to clear the first level.
Use equipment like snapshot grenades to safely identify enemies around corners. Check small rooms and closets thoroughly for hidden crates.
For squads, coordinate to cover all angles as you progress. With multiple entry points, the Fire Dept. can be a death trap without careful positioning.
Solo players should activate a keycard and the alarm to buy uninterrupted looting time once inside. Just be ready to escape before reinforcement AI arrive!
Comparing Fire Dept. to Other Top DMZ Keys
The Fire Dept. is in competition for the best DMZ key alongside places like Central Station, the Bank, and Hospital. Here‘s how it stacks up:
- More armor than Bank or Hospital
- Better killstreaks than Station or Hospital
- Not as much cash as Bank or Voyage
- Quicker to loot than Station or Superstore
While the Bank may provide more money and the Hospital can yield rare contraband, the Fire Dept. offers the best overall loot balance. Players consistently rate it among the top 5 DMZ keys.
Integrating Fire Dept. Looting into Your DMZ Strategy
Beyond early game spike, the Fire Dept. also accelerates your broader DMZ strategy and build efficiency.
The high-level guns can be extracted for permanent weapon inventory unlocks. Armor plates refill your Forward Operating Base supplies. And securing key Intel helps progress faction missions.
It’s worth timing a Fire Dept. run just before a big mission. A fully kitted loudout makes challenging content like High Value Eliminations more achievable.
Some other ways to effectively utilize Fire Dept gear:
- Stock up on lethal killstreaks to defend extraction sites
- Build a versatile custom loudout with STB 556 and FSS Hurricane
- Grab extra satchels to supply your squad in later drops
- Take smoke grenades to safely disengage from combat
DMZ is a constantly evolving ecosystem, but Fire Dept. remains one of the most lucrative keys for early and mid-game power. As new areas arrive, it should maintain top priority in every Operators‘ acquisition list.
Hopefully this guide has provided ample tips and analysis around optimizing the Fire Dept. for victory in DMZ. Let us know if you have any other questions – happy looting!
