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.
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
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Pa. fire chief joins crews on calls as union warns of staffing shortage
Friday, October 9, 2026, 03:42 AM
Local 860 says Dunmore Chief Christopher DeNaples has been pulled from administrative duty to work firefighting shifts amid a shortage that costs the borough about $260,000 annually in overtime
Wash. city's budget proposal would eliminate crisis response team
Friday, October 9, 2026, 03:29 AM
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After hour 8: When fireground rehab becomes incident sustainment
Friday, October 9, 2026, 03:18 AM
When an incident stretches across meals, weather changes, crew rotations and operational periods, the larger challenge becomes sustaining the entire response


