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

East Bay hills fire threatens homes on anniversary of 1991 Oakland firestorm

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEOS: A sight of smoke rising from the East Bay hills Tuesday alarmed some residents as it came on the anniversary of the deadly 1991 Oakland firestorm.

The post East Bay hills fire threatens homes on anniversary of 1991 Oakland firestorm appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Soda Fire burns around 14 acres in Klamath National Forest; cause under investigation

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 07:10 AM

PHOTOS: Firefighters are working to contain the Soda Fire, which has burned 12 acres in the Klamath National Forest, about 10 miles north of the community of Klamath River.

The post Soda Fire burns around 14 acres in Klamath National Forest; cause under investigation appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

‘Just keep trying’: California rangers speak out on woman’s rescue from burning car in Sutter County

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 07:05 AM

VIDEO: Two off-duty California state park rangers are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a woman from a burning car on Highway 70 in Sutter County on Friday morning.

The post ‘Just keep trying’: California rangers speak out on woman’s rescue from burning car in Sutter County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

VIDEO: 2 adults, 1 child injured in plane crash on San Jose expressway

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 07:15 AM

Three people, including a child, were injured Saturday afternoon when a small plane crashed onto a roadway in San Jose, according to fire officials.

The post VIDEO: 2 adults, 1 child injured in plane crash on San Jose expressway appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Firefighters find safe filled with priceless family heirlooms in rubble of Norte Fire

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 07:10 AM

VIDEO: A family that lost its home in the Norte Fire was reunited with precious family heirlooms after firefighters recovered a safe from the charred rubble where the family’s home once stood.

The post Firefighters find safe filled with priceless family heirlooms in rubble of Norte Fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Tour bus catches on fire on 5 Freeway in Burbank

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 07:05 AM

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A private tour bus reportedly carrying members of an indie pop band caught on fire on the southbound 5 Freeway in Burbank Monday morning.

The post Tour bus catches on fire on 5 Freeway in Burbank appeared first on Daily Dispatch.