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

VIDEO: 2 injured after fire breaks out at Reseda apartment building

Friday, November 13, 2026, 08:36 AM

A fire broke out at an apartment building in Reseda overnight, leaving two people injured and several families without a home. The fire was reported around 11 p.m. Thursday.

The post VIDEO: 2 injured after fire breaks out at Reseda apartment building appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

First responders across the Bay Area urge caution as high surf warning looms

Friday, November 13, 2026, 07:20 AM

VIDEO: First responders and veteran ocean swimmers across the Bay Area are warning the public to stay away from the water ahead of potentially deadly coastal conditions forecast through the weekend.

The post First responders across the Bay Area urge caution as high surf warning looms appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

CHP responds to vehicle crash and car fire on southbound I-5 in Shasta County

Friday, November 13, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A vehicle rolled and caught fire after colliding with a semi-truck Wednesday evening on Interstate 5 near Salt Creek Road, according to CHP.

The post CHP responds to vehicle crash and car fire on southbound I-5 in Shasta County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

VIDEO: Fire breaks out at abandoned warehouse in San Francisco

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 07:25 AM

Crews have contained a two-alarm fire that broke out at an abandoned warehouse at the former naval shipyard at Hunters Point in San Francisco.

The post VIDEO: Fire breaks out at abandoned warehouse in San Francisco appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Apartment fire kills one, injures another in Imperial Beach

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 07:20 AM

VIDEO: One person died and another was injured after an apartment fire in Imperial Beach early Wednesday morning, according to Imperial Beach Fire Chief John French.

The post Apartment fire kills one, injures another in Imperial Beach appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

PG&E hits 1,500-mile milestone in underground powerlines for wildfire prevention

Thursday, November 12, 2026, 07:10 AM

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company announced its installation of 1,500 miles of underground power lines as of Monday.

The post PG&E hits 1,500-mile milestone in underground powerlines for wildfire prevention appeared first on Daily Dispatch.