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.

Additional Resources

NIFC Daily Report

ALERTCalifornia

Seasonal Outlook

FIRMS Map

Wildfire Intel

RAMMB Slider

Smoke Maps

COD Satellite

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.

Lightning Data

Current Watches/Warnings

Fire Outlook

Wildfire Intel - CA - Initial Attack

CA-SQF-Converse

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 03:33 PM

CA-LAC-Ridge

Friday, August 7, 2026, 02:44 PM

CA-TCU-GANN 2026

Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 01:54 AM

CA-CNF-Grade

Friday, July 31, 2026, 02:32 PM

CA-FKU-Raleigh

Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 03:07 PM

CA-MMU- Cascadel

Monday, July 27, 2026, 03:35 PM

Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing

CA-RRU-Myers

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 06:41 PM

CA-FKU-SALT

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 10:10 AM

CA-SNF-Garnet(Contained)

Monday, August 25, 2025, 01:18 PM

CA-LNU-Pickett

Thursday, August 21, 2025, 10:40 PM

CA-LPF-Gifford 2025 (Contained)

Friday, August 1, 2025, 05:23 PM

CA-SRF-Orleans Complex

Thursday, July 10, 2025, 07:34 PM

Latest News

DailyDispatch - California

VIDEO: House explosion near Marine Corps base in Twentynine Palms kills 1, injures 2

Monday, August 24, 2026, 07:20 AM

A house explosion in Twentynine Palms left one person dead, injured two others and destroyed the home. The explosion happened Friday night and was captured on newly released video.

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Oakland firefighters mop up blaze that consumed abandoned train trestles near EBMUD facility

Monday, August 24, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEO: Oakland firefighters mopped up hot spots after a fire burned a set of old train trestles near an East Bay Municipal Utility District wastewater treatment plant on Saturday night.

The post Oakland firefighters mop up blaze that consumed abandoned train trestles near EBMUD facility appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Woman dies after suspected Richmond arson, bringing death toll to 4

Monday, August 24, 2026, 07:10 AM

VIDEO: The 33-year-old woman who was critically injured in a house fire allegedly set by her brother on Tuesday has died, the police department said on Saturday.

The post Woman dies after suspected Richmond arson, bringing death toll to 4 appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Timber Fire threatens 530 structures in Monterey County amid critical weather

Monday, August 24, 2026, 07:05 AM

An active wildfire burning southeast of Loma Vista in Monterey County has grown to 12,108 acres, threatening hundreds of structures and prompting widespread evacuations.

The post Timber Fire threatens 530 structures in Monterey County amid critical weather appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Strict new landscaping rules will impact millions of Californians in fire-prone areas

Friday, August 21, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEO: California just approved sweeping new landscaping rules that will impact millions of homeowners in fire-prone areas.

The post Strict new landscaping rules will impact millions of Californians in fire-prone areas appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Ager Fire holds at 5 acres as evacuation orders are downgraded in Siskiyou County

Friday, August 21, 2026, 07:10 AM

PHOTOS: A vegetation fire prompted multiple evacuations in Montague late Thursday morning, including for students at Willow Creek Elementary School.

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