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

Region: Floriston Fire burning near road at CA-NV border prompts evacuation warnings, sheriff says

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 07:20 AM

A vegetation fire that broke out near I-80 at the California-Nevada border Wednesday morning has prompted evacuation warnings, CAL FIRE says.

The post Region: Floriston Fire burning near road at CA-NV border prompts evacuation warnings, sheriff says appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

‘Heavy hearts’: San Francisco Fire Department pays tribute to NBCLA chopper crew

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 07:15 AM

The San Francisco Fire Department paid tribute to the members of an NBC Los Angeles News helicopter crew who died in a crash Tuesday.

The post ‘Heavy hearts’: San Francisco Fire Department pays tribute to NBCLA chopper crew appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

More than 400 goats join MCAS Miramar Fire Department to protect from wildfires

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 07:05 AM

VIDEO: Spanish Boer goats are the newest members of the MCAS Miramar Fire Department and on Tuesday afternoon 471 female goats were transported.

The post More than 400 goats join MCAS Miramar Fire Department to protect from wildfires appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Firefighter gifts bicycle to young boy working family taco stand in Montebello

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 07:00 AM

A 12-year-old boy who helps his mom operate their family's taco stand in Los Angeles County received a special gift from a local firefighter who noticed his hard work.

The post Firefighter gifts bicycle to young boy working family taco stand in Montebello appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Crews respond to Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park

Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 07:15 AM

Crews are battling a wildfire burning in Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County. The Dome Fire is burning north of Wawona Dome and close to Chilnualna Falls.

The post Crews respond to Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

VIDEOS: 3 killed after TV news helicopter crashes near site of deadly Los Angeles bus collision

Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 07:11 AM

Three people were killed after an NBC4 news helicopter crashed near the scene of a deadly bus collision in Chatsworth, California, on Tuesday evening.

The post VIDEOS: 3 killed after TV news helicopter crashes near site of deadly Los Angeles bus collision appeared first on Daily Dispatch.