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!
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-BDU-Cartago
Thursday, April 4, 2024, 10:03 AM
CA-CON-Tracks
Friday, March 8, 2024, 07:43 PM
CA-LAC-Quail
Sunday, December 10, 2023, 01:29 PM
CA-VNC-South.
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 01:21 PM
CA-VNC-South..
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 01:19 PM
CA-RRU-Elm
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 01:07 PM
Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing
CA-STF-September Lightning Complex 2023
Saturday, September 9, 2023, 06:25 PM
CA-SRF-Smith River Complex
Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 11:02 AM
Smith River Complex
Sunday, August 20, 2023, 07:26 PM
CA-SRF-Lightning Complex
Sunday, August 20, 2023, 10:12 AM
CA-KNF-Happy Camp Complex 2023
Thursday, August 17, 2023, 04:11 PM
CA-RRU-Bonny
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 06:03 PM
Latest News
DailyDispatch - California
Los Angeles firefighter recruit killed in hit-and-run on 101 Freeway
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 03:00 AM
VIDEO: The Los Angeles Fire Department is mourning the loss of a recruit firefighter who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the northbound 101 Freeway in Studio City Monday morning.
According to LAFD, Jacob Fuerte, 22, “may have been involved in a traffic collision” shortly after 5 a.m. near Vineland Avenue as Fuerte was on his way to training.
- PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles
- PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles
‘I didn't know you could be a female firefighter!' San Diego Fire-Rescue camp empowers girls
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 03:00 AM
VIDEO: For years, San Diego Fire-Rescue has been empowering young women to choose a career in public service. The 8th annual Girls Empowerment Camp got underway Saturday morning at the training facility in Point Loma. Dozens of young women ranging in ages 14-18 participated in the camp, splintering off into their separate company engines.
- PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNSD-TV NBC 7 San Diego
- PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNSD-TV NBC 7 San Diego
Watch: Airborne car soars over pickups and crashes into Jurupa Valley garage
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 03:00 AM
VIDEO: Video captured a dramatic crash earlier this month when a car went airborne in a Jurupa Valley neighborhood and soared into the garage of a home.
The April 4 crash left the driver hospitalized with moderate injuries. The impact caused significant damage to the garage at the home in the Riverside County community.
- PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNBC-TV NBC 4 Los Angeles
- PUB DATE: 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNBC-TV NBC 4 Los Angeles
Marin County Fire Captain Rick Addicks dies from cancer
Monday, April 15, 2024, 03:00 AM
Marin County Fire Captain Rick Addicks has died after his battle with esophageal cancer, officials said.
Addicks worked for the County of Marin for over 22 years, first starting his firefighting career in Stinson Beach as a fire protection district volunteer.
He later joined the Ross Valley Fire Department, moving up the ranks to engineer and then captain.
- PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVU-TV FOX 2 Oakland
- PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVU-TV FOX 2 Oakland
Fire truck gets hit twice while on scene of Fremont collision
Sunday, April 14, 2024, 03:26 AM
On Saturday, a fire truck was struck in two separate incidents after arriving on the scene of a separate car accident in Fremont, the Fremont Fire Department said.
Just after 7 a.m., Fremont firefighters responded to a car accident on northbound I-680, south of the Andrade exit. Fire officials said they parked by a patient’s car to “protect” the accident’s location.
- PUB DATE: 4/14/2024 12:26:44 AM - SOURCE: KRON-TV CW/MyNetworkTV 4 San Francisco
- PUB DATE: 4/14/2024 12:26:44 AM - SOURCE: KRON-TV CW/MyNetworkTV 4 San Francisco
Oakland police investigate several sideshows
Monday, April 15, 2024, 03:00 AM
VIDEOS: The Oakland Police Department is investigating several sideshows that happened at multiple places around the city early Sunday morning.
The department said it started receiving reports of sideshow activity at around 2 a.m. at areas including Claremont and College avenues, Alcatraz and Telegraph avenues, the 1200 block of Derby Avenue as well as the 700 block of Mandela Parkway.
- PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNTV NBC 11 San Jose
- PUB DATE: 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNTV NBC 11 San Jose
FireRescue1 - Top Articles
Command drills for every IC
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 03:47 PM
Focusing on command post location, VES tactics, high-rise incidents and mayday events
Ala. firefighter loses in head-to-head contest on 'The Voice'
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 03:27 PM
Auburn Firefighter Ducote Talmage lost to competitor Karen Waldrup
Minn. voters to decide funding for new fire station, better response times
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 10:58 AM
St. Cloud voters will determine if a new fire station will be built in an area experiencing new houses, apartments and schools
Ky. community mourns fallen firefighter
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 09:55 AM
Ekron Sergeant Richard Givan was known for his commitment to helping others
Fla. fire union president arrested, suspended for public urination
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 08:02 AM
Tampa union leader said his arrest was due to the city punishing him for his union advocacy
N.Y. officer killed in shootout was dedicated volunteer firefighter, paramedic
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 07:16 AM
Onondaga County Sheriff's Lieutenant Michael Hoosock also served as a battalion chief for the Moyers Corners Fire Department and medic for Manlius Fire Department