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

All evacuation orders, warnings lifted for fast-moving Taffle Fire in Riverside County

Monday, August 17, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEO: Firefighters were battling a fast-moving brush fire in Riverside County Friday that prompted evacuation orders and warnings for nearby residents.

The post All evacuation orders, warnings lifted for fast-moving Taffle Fire in Riverside County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

San Francisco Fire Department veteran, cancer survivor honored in street renaming

Monday, August 17, 2026, 07:10 AM

VIDEO: It was 25 years ago when Tony Stefani, a San Francisco Fire Rescue Squad Captain, received news that forever changed his life.

The post San Francisco Fire Department veteran, cancer survivor honored in street renaming appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

San Diego: Sorrento Fire prompts road closures and evacuations

Monday, August 17, 2026, 07:05 AM

VIDEO: Firefighters battled a vegetation fire in the Sorrento Valley area that prompted road closures and evacuation orders for several residential areas, officials with San Diego Fire-Rescue said Sunday afternoon.

The post San Diego: Sorrento Fire prompts road closures and evacuations appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Cooler weather helps crews gain ground on Mile Post 18 Fire in Humboldt County

Monday, August 17, 2026, 07:00 AM

Firefighters battling the Mile Post 18 Fire near Hoopa are making steady progress as cooler temperatures and increased humidity help moderate fire activity.

The post Cooler weather helps crews gain ground on Mile Post 18 Fire in Humboldt County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

PG&E ordered to pay $22M for devastating 2022 Mosquito Fire in Placer County

Friday, August 14, 2026, 07:15 AM

Pacific Gas and Electric Company has been ordered to pay $22 million in connection to a devastating 2022 fire in Northern California.

The post PG&E ordered to pay $22M for devastating 2022 Mosquito Fire in Placer County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Lightning forces firefighter retreat as Timber Fire threatens popular Big Sur camping destination

Friday, August 14, 2026, 07:10 AM

Firefighters battling a wildfire that's threatening a popular California camping destination had to temporarily fall back on Wednesday due to active "cloud-to-ground" lightning strikes.

The post Lightning forces firefighter retreat as Timber Fire threatens popular Big Sur camping destination appeared first on Daily Dispatch.