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-SNF-Swamp

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:47 AM

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

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

Wildfire erupts in Brentwood area as dangerous winds, red flag warnings head to Southern California

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEO: A wildfire erupted in the Brentwood area Wednesday morning as officials warned that gusty Santa Ana winds combined with the return of warm temperatures will raise fire risks.

The post Wildfire erupts in Brentwood area as dangerous winds, red flag warnings head to Southern California appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Sacramento: Permanent wildfire memorial to give California survivors a place to grieve at Capitol Park

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 07:10 AM

A permanent memorial honoring the victims and survivors of California's devastating wildfires is moving forward following a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday.

The post Sacramento: Permanent wildfire memorial to give California survivors a place to grieve at Capitol Park appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Forward progress of the Fine Fire in Stanislaus County stopped after reaching 100 acres

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 07:07 AM

Firefighters quickly stopped the forward progress of a wildfire that started Monday afternoon in Stanislaus County, but not before it burned more than 100 acres.

The post Forward progress of the Fine Fire in Stanislaus County stopped after reaching 100 acres appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

No working smoke detectors found after Santa Rosa house fire

Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 07:05 AM

VIDEO: A fire broke out in a townhouse in Santa Rosa on Sunday morning, causing about $150,000 in damage, according to the Santa Rosa Fire Department.

The post No working smoke detectors found after Santa Rosa house fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

VIDEO: Abandoned church in Historic South-Central catches fire again, LAFD says

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 07:15 AM

PHOTOS: Fire crews were dispatched to a massive abandoned church to extinguish a fire there, but not for the first time, officials say.

The post VIDEO: Abandoned church in Historic South-Central catches fire again, LAFD says appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Marshall Fire burns 12 acres in Humboldt County, destroys home

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 07:10 AM

Firefighters stopped the Marshall Fire’s forward spread up Big Hill overnight after it destroyed one home and threatened other structures near Hoopa.

The post Marshall Fire burns 12 acres in Humboldt County, destroys home appeared first on Daily Dispatch.