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- Trimmer

Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 02:02 PM

CA-RRU-Placentia??

Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 06:50 PM

CA-VNC-Sandy

Monday, May 18, 2026, 11:08 AM

CA-ORC-Carbon

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 01:51 PM

Ca-SDU-Border 18

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 03:55 PM

CA-VAQ-Rhea

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11:09 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

Massive warehouse fire damages clubhouse belonging to Fresno motorcycle club

Friday, June 5, 2026, 07:35 AM

Fresno Fire continues its investigation following a massive warehouse fire on "L" and Hamilton just after 3 Thursday afternoon in southeast Fresno.

The post Massive warehouse fire damages clubhouse belonging to Fresno motorcycle club appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Man found gravely injured after house fire in Tarzana

Friday, June 5, 2026, 07:00 AM

VIDEO: An investigation is underway after a man was found gravely injured from a gunshot wound after a house fire Thursday in Tarzana.

The post Man found gravely injured after house fire in Tarzana appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

6 escape house fire in Rio Linda

Friday, June 5, 2026, 06:55 AM

PHOTOS: Six people escaped a house fire in Rio Linda on Thursday afternoon, fire officials said. The fire started in a single-family home near Ascot Avenue.

The post 6 escape house fire in Rio Linda appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after losing insurance battle

Thursday, June 4, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEO: The retired San Francisco firefighter at the center of a bitter insurance fight has lost his battle against cancer.

The post Retired San Francisco firefighter dies from lung cancer after losing insurance battle appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

2,600-acre Border 6 Fire spreads across U.S.-Mexico border into San Diego

Thursday, June 4, 2026, 07:00 AM

VIDEO: A brush fire started Monday afternoon in Tijuana, Mexico spread across the border into the United States in southern San Diego County.

The post 2,600-acre Border 6 Fire spreads across U.S.-Mexico border into San Diego appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Six roads to safety: UC Santa Barbara study finds critical threshold for wildfire survival

Thursday, June 4, 2026, 06:55 AM

A new study from UC Santa Barbara reveals that the number of roads out of a community may be one of the strongest predictors of wildfire fatalities.

The post Six roads to safety: UC Santa Barbara study finds critical threshold for wildfire survival appeared first on Daily Dispatch.