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-SDU-Border 18

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 06:55 PM

CA-VAQ-Rhea

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 02:09 PM

CA-WED-Main

Sunday, September 28, 2025, 02:50 PM

CA-MMU-Lock

Saturday, September 6, 2025, 08:24 PM

CA-AEU-Court

Thursday, September 4, 2025, 08:06 PM

CA-TCU-TCU September Lightning Complex

Thursday, September 4, 2025, 01:34 PM

Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing

CA-RRU-Myers

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 09:41 PM

CA-FKU-SALT

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 01:10 PM

CA-SNF-Garnet(Contained)

Monday, August 25, 2025, 04:18 PM

CA-LNU-Pickett

Friday, August 22, 2025, 01:40 AM

CA-LPF-Gifford 2025 (Contained)

Friday, August 1, 2025, 08:23 PM

CA-SRF-Orleans Complex

Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:34 PM

Latest News

DailyDispatch - California

‘A huge game changer’: Kern County Fire Department’s new drones to help with wildfire, traffic incident response

Monday, February 9, 2026, 05:44 AM

VIDEO: The fire department is bringing on-line five new state-of-the-art remote-controlled drones to expand its Unmanned Aerial Systems program.

The post ‘A huge game changer’: Kern County Fire Department’s new drones to help with wildfire, traffic incident response appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

2 firefighters injured battling structure fire in Artesia

Monday, February 9, 2026, 05:34 AM

Fire crews responded to a large commercial fire after detecting smoke across the street from the fire station, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.

The post 2 firefighters injured battling structure fire in Artesia appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Southern Humboldt fire departments receive new trucks from the state

Monday, February 9, 2026, 04:00 AM

Several Southern Humboldt and Northern Mendocino fire departments are receiving new equipment from the state, North Coast state Sen. Mike McGuire announced in a news conference.

The post Southern Humboldt fire departments receive new trucks from the state appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Firefighters respond to hazmat spill near port of LA

Friday, February 6, 2026, 11:33 AM

Firefighters responded to reports of a hazmat spill near the port of Los Angeles in Wilmington Thursday morning.

The post Firefighters respond to hazmat spill near port of LA appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Fire forces guests from hotel in Riverside County

Friday, February 6, 2026, 08:08 AM

A fire at an Inland Empire Holiday Inn Express displaced more than a dozen people Thursday.

The post Fire forces guests from hotel in Riverside County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Firefighters extinguish brush fire at Los Angeles’ Lake Balboa Park

Thursday, February 5, 2026, 09:00 AM

Firefighters responded to a wind-driven brush fire in Lake Balboa on Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Fire Department said.

The post Firefighters extinguish brush fire at Los Angeles’ Lake Balboa Park appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

Colo. fire board votes to continue termination process of Chief Tim Sendelbach

Monday, February 9, 2026, 10:23 PM

The move followed a Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board meeting where department members and Loveland residents voiced support for the chief

Climbing the ladder comes at a cost

Monday, February 9, 2026, 05:18 PM

Shouldering the weight of the fifth bugle requires a critical mindset shift

If you’re present, then leadership exists

Monday, February 9, 2026, 05:06 PM

Leadership is not defined by title or traits but by the willingness to step forward, take responsibility and be present when decisions must be made

Blind following: The dangers of unquestioned authority

Monday, February 9, 2026, 01:11 PM

The fire service depends on discipline, but leadership failure occurs when orders go unexamined and accountability is lost

Video: LAFD firefighter injured after falling from ladder during house fire

Monday, February 9, 2026, 12:40 PM

The firefighter was hurt while operating at a two-story house in the Arlington Heights neighborhood

‘Kids these days’ and the future of the fire service

Monday, February 9, 2026, 11:55 AM

Why today’s youth need intentional outreach, adapted academies and stronger mentorship to succeed
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