WELCOME!
As a full-time firefighter, my passion for serving my community and helping others is an integral part of my life. This website is dedicated to my career in firefighting and the many challenges and rewards that come with it. But firefighting is not just a job to me, it's a way of life. When I'm not at the fire station, I love to explore the great outdoors through hiking, camping, and mountain biking. These hobbies help me stay physically and mentally fit, which is crucial in this demanding profession.
On this website, I will be sharing my experiences as a firefighter, as well as my love for the outdoors and the various DIY activities that keep me grounded. I hope that through my website, you will gain a better understanding of what it means to be a firefighter, and also discover some of the amazing sights and experiences that nature has to offer.

Thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy your time here!

Resources

I plan to keep this site updated with relevant resources and topics relating to the fire service. These are sources that I have found essential and/or informative during my career.

Current Lightning Strikes

This map shows recent cloud-to-ground strikes within the past hour. White indicates within 15 min, fading eventually to red at 60 min.

Data is obtained from volunteer based data collection network Blitzortung.org. 

I help contribute to the network and you can view my lighting detector data on my Lightning page.

Current Watches/Warnings

Fire Outlook

Wildfire Intel - CA - Initial Attack

CA-SHU-Rush

Friday, June 20, 2025, 07:43 PM

CA-NEU-Serendipity

Friday, June 20, 2025, 04:21 PM

CA-TCU-Camino

Friday, June 20, 2025, 03:56 PM

CA-FKU-Ruth

Friday, June 20, 2025, 01:21 PM

CA-VNC-Howe

Monday, June 16, 2025, 09:34 PM

CA-RRU-Vista

Sunday, June 15, 2025, 08:35 PM

Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing

CA-SDU/LKS-Monte

Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 08:19 PM

CA-LMU- Beyers???

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 10:31 PM

CA-JTP-Eureka

Saturday, May 31, 2025, 12:09 PM

CA-SDU-Henderson

Saturday, May 31, 2025, 01:51 AM

CA-INF-Inn

Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:29 PM

CA-SQF-Democrat 2025

Sunday, May 18, 2025, 07:17 PM

Latest News

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

Pa. firefighters begin esophageal cancer screenings through union partnership

Sunday, June 22, 2025, 08:00 AM

Active and retired Scranton firefighters are undergoing preventative esophageal cancer screenings, thanks to a partnership between Local 60 IAFF and Lucid Diagnostics

Va. county fire department gets creative to recruit the next generation

Saturday, June 21, 2025, 12:00 PM

Facing a nationwide shortage of volunteer firefighters, departments like Botetourt County are using camps, community outreach and flexible roles to raise awareness and inspire new recruits

Firefighting is a family affair for Iowa father and sons

Saturday, June 21, 2025, 08:00 AM

Anthony Gaul, recently named Sergeant Bluff’s first full-time fire chief, is celebrating milestones in the fire service alongside his two sons,

Amazon Prime Day 2025 expands to 4 days: Here’s how first responders can gear up and save

Friday, June 20, 2025, 03:13 PM

Prime Day 2025 is a chance for first responders to replace worn gear or upgrade tech

Federal wildland firefighters gain expanded access to mental health services nationwide

Friday, June 20, 2025, 12:29 PM

The Department of the Interior and USDA Forest Service have launched a new mental health program for wildland firefighters and dispatchers, offering year-round access to licensed providers

Phoenix to pay $2M over toddler’s death after firefighters advised against transport

Friday, June 20, 2025, 11:23 AM

A Phoenix family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging firefighters declined to transport a 2-year-old to the hospital after a seizure
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