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.

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.

Current Watches/Warnings

Fire Outlook

Wildfire Intel - CA - Initial Attack

Ca-SDU-Border 18

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 03:55 PM

CA-VAQ-Rhea

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11:09 AM

CA-WED-Main

Sunday, September 28, 2025, 11:50 AM

CA-MMU-Lock

Saturday, September 6, 2025, 05:24 PM

CA-AEU-Court

Thursday, September 4, 2025, 05:06 PM

CA-TCU-TCU September Lightning Complex

Thursday, September 4, 2025, 10:34 AM

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: Battery fire engulfs Tesla on I-280 in Daly City after crash, shutting down lanes for hours

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 07:05 AM

A Tesla battery fire that engulfed a vehicle early Tuesday morning shut down northbound I-280 for hours in Daly City.

The post VIDEO: Battery fire engulfs Tesla on I-280 in Daly City after crash, shutting down lanes for hours appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

2 residents escape Canoga Park apartment fire through 1st-floor window

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 07:00 AM

VIDEO: L.A. City firefighters are working to determine the cause of a fire at a two-story apartment building in Canoga Park.

The post 2 residents escape Canoga Park apartment fire through 1st-floor window appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Multiple buildings destroyed by 35-acre Skyline Fire burning in San Bernardino County

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 07:10 AM

A destructive 39-acre wildfire named the Skyline Fire burned north of Yucca Valley in San Bernardino County Sunday. Firefighters responded to the fire at about 2:45 p.m.

The post Multiple buildings destroyed by 35-acre Skyline Fire burning in San Bernardino County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

San Diego fire crews knock down Atkins Fire in Black Mountain Ranch neighborhood

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 07:05 AM

Crews responded to a vegetation fire in the Black Mountain Ranch neighborhood on Sunday, according to Cal Fire.

The post San Diego fire crews knock down Atkins Fire in Black Mountain Ranch neighborhood appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Small brush fires along Fallbrook highway caused by vehicle malfunction

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 07:00 AM

A vehicle's failing catalytic converter started a series of small brush fires along Highway 76 in Fallbrook over the weekend.

The post Small brush fires along Fallbrook highway caused by vehicle malfunction appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Pursuit suspect jumps out of car, sets it on fire in northeast Los Angeles

Monday, April 20, 2026, 07:10 AM

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A police chase in northeast Los Angeles ended with a vehicle on fire and a search for the suspect driver on Friday morning, according to officials.

The post Pursuit suspect jumps out of car, sets it on fire in northeast Los Angeles appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

Giving back to the fire service: What will be your legacy?

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 07:31 AM

Share your passion through firefighter training, leadership or mentorship

FDIC 2026: Service, instruction, legacy take center stage

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 06:47 AM

Toronto District Chief Brent Brooks named Instructor of the Year; FDNY Lt. Andrew A. Fredericks receives posthumous lifetime achievement award

Budget cuts put an end to plastic fire hats for Boston's fire prevention unit

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 05:39 AM

Boston’s Fire Prevention Unit has paused handing out plastic fire hats to kids due to budget cuts, drawing criticism from city councilors who question spending priorities amid a growing deficit

Cleveland firefighters rescue 4 children trapped in burning house

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 05:00 AM

Four children were rescued from a blaze that officials say started when a child was playing with a lighter

Videos: 2 dead, 11 hurt in Bronx 5-alarm blaze

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 04:54 PM

A fast-moving blaze tore through a five-story building in the Bronx, prompting a five-alarm response with more than 200 firefighters

Wash. firefighters ask U.S. Supreme Court to take up COVID vaccine mandate case

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 07:59 AM

Eight Snohomish firefighters are asking the nation’s highest court to review rulings that sided with their department after they were placed on leave for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds
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