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

‘Welding-related explosion’ at San Fernando Valley construction site hospitalizes 4

Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEO/PHOTOS: At least four people were injured in a welding-related explosion outside a San Fernando Valley apartment building Tuesday, authorities confirmed to KTLA.

The post ‘Welding-related explosion’ at San Fernando Valley construction site hospitalizes 4 appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Flexible Shasta College modular academy helps students earn Firefighter 1 certification

Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 07:05 AM

Shasta College has a new fire training option for students with busy schedules. To help meet that need, Shasta College launched its Modular Fire Fighter 1 Academy in 2025.

The post Flexible Shasta College modular academy helps students earn Firefighter 1 certification appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Oakland fire crews rescue 1 person, 3 dogs near West Oakland BART track

Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 07:00 AM

VIDEO: Firefighters rescued one person and three dogs from an RV fire in West Oakland on Tuesday morning as flames were seen underneath the tracks of the West Oakland BART train rushing by.

The post Oakland fire crews rescue 1 person, 3 dogs near West Oakland BART track appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Turlock fire engines adopt new technology to improve safety and response times

Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 06:55 AM

VIDEO: The Turlock Fire Department is using the HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud on two of its fire engines to improve roadway safety and decrease emergency response times.

The post Turlock fire engines adopt new technology to improve safety and response times appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

San Francisco Fire Department responds to HazMat scene at golf club; 1 hospitalized

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 07:15 AM

PHOTOS: The San Francisco Fire Department said crews were on the scene of an active hazardous materials (HazMat) incident Friday at the Presidio Golf and Concordia Club, located at 8 Presidio Terrace.

The post San Francisco Fire Department responds to HazMat scene at golf club; 1 hospitalized appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

VIDEO: Vista wildfire forces families to evacuate near Brengle Terrace Park

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 07:10 AM

A wildfire near Brengle Terrace Park in Vista forced dozens of families to evacuate Sunday morning as flames threatened nearby homes.

The post VIDEO: Vista wildfire forces families to evacuate near Brengle Terrace Park appeared first on Daily Dispatch.