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

VIDEOS: Tesla semi fire shuts down interstate in Hayward, causing major delays

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 07:15 AM

Southbound lanes of Interstate Highway 880 in Hayward were fully reopened early Wednesday morning again, hours after a Tesla semi caught fire on the freeway.

The post VIDEOS: Tesla semi fire shuts down interstate in Hayward, causing major delays appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Building fire in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights under control, 8 displaced

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 07:05 AM

VIDEO: A one-alarm building fire in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights neighborhood was under control Wednesday morning, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.

The post Building fire in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights under control, 8 displaced appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Pasadena firefighters quickly contain basement fire at Highland Street home

Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 07:00 AM

A residential structure fire displaced two adults Monday morning after a blaze broke out in the basement of a home in the 400 block of Highland Street, but firefighters quickly contained the fire.

The post Pasadena firefighters quickly contain basement fire at Highland Street home appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Chico Fire Department appoints longtime firefighter as new deputy chief

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 07:10 AM

The Chico Fire Department appointed Phil Stelle as its new deputy fire chief, bringing a longtime department veteran into the leadership role.

The post Chico Fire Department appoints longtime firefighter as new deputy chief appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Police warn of rise in fire hydrant thefts in southeast Los Angeles

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 07:05 AM

PHOTOS: Police are urging the public to be on the lookout for fire hydrant thieves after several recent incidents in the Southeast Los Angeles area.

The post Police warn of rise in fire hydrant thefts in southeast Los Angeles appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

New 2,000-gallon water tank aims to boost wildfire response in Humboldt County

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 07:00 AM

A new 2,000-gallon water tank at Willow Glenn Landing Zone gives firefighting helicopters an additional place to collect water when responding to wildfires.

The post New 2,000-gallon water tank aims to boost wildfire response in Humboldt County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.