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-MMU Canyon

Friday, April 18, 2025, 09:21 PM

CA-SDU-Scout

Friday, February 28, 2025, 06:37 PM

CA-CNF-Penny

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 05:25 PM

CA-SDU-Border 2

Friday, January 24, 2025, 08:01 AM

CA-ANF-Hughes

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 04:04 PM

CA-SND-Center

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 12:23 PM

Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing

CA-LAC-Palisades

Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 12:30 AM

CA-ORC/CNF-Airport

Monday, September 9, 2024, 04:55 PM

CA-ANF-Bridge

Sunday, September 8, 2024, 06:15 PM

CA-BDF-Line

Thursday, September 5, 2024, 09:03 PM

CA-FKU-Boone (Contained)

Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 06:13 PM

CA-PCF- Tesla Truck Fire

Monday, August 19, 2024, 06:29 PM

Latest News

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

NIOSH researchers return to work, temporarily

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 01:01 PM

Cuts by the Department of Health and Human Services sidelined 185 workers in Morgantown and idled 10,000 scientists nationwide

By the numbers: A chief’s perspective on the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 10:55 AM

Even with the best planning, nature doesn’t always play by the rules, does it?

'David kept that promise': Fallen Chicago firefighter remembered for putting others first

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 08:45 AM

Hundreds gathered to honor Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer, a father of four, remembered for his selfless service and ultimate sacrifice

Funeral plans announced for slain Mo. firefighter/paramedic

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 08:28 AM

Kansas City Fire Chief Ross Grundyson called Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman a devoted public servant and community leader, mourning his loss as a "senseless act"

Pa. assistant chief dies from injury sustained during brush fire

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 06:45 AM

Assistant Fire Chief Chip Chidester of the Harford Volunteer Fire Company died from an injury sustained while battling a 30-acre brush fire in March

Small towns reeling after FEMA cuts climate grant program to protect against natural disasters

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 06:00 AM

Mount Pleasant, N.C. was set to receive $4 million for storm protection and revitalization before FEMA scrapped the BRIC program, leaving critical projects in limbo nationwide.
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