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-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

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

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

San Diego: One dead after vehicle plunges down embankment, catches fire in East County

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 07:10 AM

One person was killed and a vehicle was destroyed by fire after it plunged 200 feet down an embankment in East County overnight, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

The post San Diego: One dead after vehicle plunges down embankment, catches fire in East County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Grand Fire mandatory evacuations lifted in San Bernardino County

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 07:05 AM

Evacuation orders and warnings were lifted after a 30-acre brush fire in a San Bernardino County neighborhood threatening some 650 nearby homes was brought under control Wednesday night.

The post Grand Fire mandatory evacuations lifted in San Bernardino County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Cal Fire holds readiness drills in Humboldt County ahead of peak fire season

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 07:00 AM

VIDEO: Cal Fire crews from across the North Coast gathered in Southern Humboldt this week for annual readiness drills designed to prepare firefighters for the upcoming wildfire season.

The post Cal Fire holds readiness drills in Humboldt County ahead of peak fire season appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Workers rescued after offshore natural-gas rig goes up in flames near Santa Barbara

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 07:18 AM

VIDEO: More than two-dozen workers on an offshore natural-gas rig were rescued in Santa Barbara County after the station caught fire Monday.

The post Workers rescued after offshore natural-gas rig goes up in flames near Santa Barbara appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Historic Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club rises from ashes after fire

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEO: Tucked away in an isolated corner of beautiful Mission Bay is one of the oldest boat and ski clubs in America and it’s now facing its greatest challenge.

The post Historic Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club rises from ashes after fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

CAL FIRE adds Rosenbauer vehicles to its wildland fleet

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 07:12 AM

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has awarded Burton’s Fire a second major contract for 30 additional Rosenbauer Model 34 Type 3 wildland engines.

The post CAL FIRE adds Rosenbauer vehicles to its wildland fleet appeared first on Daily Dispatch.