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

Fire destroys beloved businesses in heart of historic Santa Clarita

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Arson investigators are working to determine the cause of a massive fire that tore through several beloved businesses in the heart of Santa Clarita’s Old Town Newhall.

The post Fire destroys beloved businesses in heart of historic Santa Clarita appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

U.S. sues California utility over 2020 Hobo Fire that burned in Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 07:10 AM

VIDEO: The federal government is suing the Trinity Public Utility District over a wildfire that burned in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in September 2020.

The post U.S. sues California utility over 2020 Hobo Fire that burned in Shasta-Trinity National Forest appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

New evacuation orders, warnings issued for Timber Fire in Monterey County as it passes 16,000 acres

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 07:05 AM

VIDEO: The Timber Fire has grown to 16,368 acres and has 27% containment in Monterey County as of Tuesday evening, according to CAL FIRE.

The post New evacuation orders, warnings issued for Timber Fire in Monterey County as it passes 16,000 acres appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Riverside County house fire sparked by commercial truck parked nearby

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 07:00 AM

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Crews responded to a fire at a home in Riverside County Tuesday afternoon that reportedly started after a commercial truck parked nearby ignited.

The post Riverside County house fire sparked by commercial truck parked nearby appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

VIDEO: Tire recycling facility fire east of Turlock produces large smoke plume

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 07:15 AM

A fire at a tire recycling facility produced a large plume of black smoke east of Turlock, prompting a smoke advisory and an extended response from firefighters, officials said.

The post VIDEO: Tire recycling facility fire east of Turlock produces large smoke plume appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Victim found dead inside Los Angeles’ Granada Hills neighborhood home after blaze

Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 07:10 AM

VIDEO: An investigation is underway after a person was found dead following a house fire in Los Angeles' Granada Hills neighborhood Monday morning.

The post Victim found dead inside Los Angeles’ Granada Hills neighborhood home after blaze appeared first on Daily Dispatch.