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-LAC-Franklin

Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 02:00 AM

CA-VNC-Mountain 2024

Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 03:13 PM

CA-SHU-Valley

Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 12:19 PM

CA-SNF- Rodger

Sunday, November 3, 2024, 10:08 AM

CA-SND-Montezuma

Thursday, October 31, 2024, 05:03 PM

CA-NEU-Dutch 2024

Saturday, October 5, 2024, 06:48 PM

Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing

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

CA-KNP-Coffee Pot

Monday, August 19, 2024, 12:24 PM

Latest News

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

Red flag warnings end as calm winds help crews battle Calif. wildfire

Thursday, December 12, 2024, 05:57 AM

20,000 residents remain evacuated as firefighters contain 7% of the wildfire that ripped into Malibu

Access to social media does not make you a PIO

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 08:58 PM

Think twice before posting about an LODD, as your rush to spread the word could cause harm

Cause of fire that claimed 6 Ind. children remains undetermined

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 03:27 PM

Although electrical items were identified as "potential ignition sources," investigators could not find a common determination in the South Bend fire

Deck the halls to save a life: A guide to CPR-friendly Christmas songs

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 02:31 PM

Put away your Bee Gees record and try these holiday classics to keep the CPR pace this season

Veteran firefighter selected to lead Maine FD after national search

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 11:27 AM

Portland Deputy Chief Chad Johnston is known for his commitment to building a high-performance organization

Ala. FF files lawsuit over homophobic harassment and retaliatory treatment

Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 09:08 AM

An Albertville firefighter alleges he was subjected to gay-related comments and was tricked into having his photo taken with a nude coworker
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