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-LNU-PUTAH

Monday, June 8, 2026, 02:25 PM

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

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

Wildfires in Sorrento Valley, Oceanside reminders there is no ‘fire season’

Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEO: During favorable weather conditions Monday, two brush fires erupted on opposite ends of San Diego County, prompting thousands to evacuate.

The post Wildfires in Sorrento Valley, Oceanside reminders there is no ‘fire season’ appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Blue Shield weighs insurance reforms after San Francisco firefighter dies of cancer

Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 07:10 AM

VIDEO: Blue Shield of California executives met privately with leaders from the San Francisco firefighters union and other advocacy organizations on Monday to discuss implementing insurance policy reforms.

The post Blue Shield weighs insurance reforms after San Francisco firefighter dies of cancer appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Putah Fire burning at Yolo-Solano County line 20% contained

Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 07:00 AM

A wildfire burning in Yolo County near the Solano and Napa County lines is 20% contained as of Tuesday morning, according to Cal Fire.

The post Putah Fire burning at Yolo-Solano County line 20% contained appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

VIDEO: Fire heavily damages vacant church building in South Los Angeles

Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 07:15 AM

A fire ripped through a vacant church in South Los Angeles Monday morning, causing severe damage to the structure before the blaze was put out.

The post VIDEO: Fire heavily damages vacant church building in South Los Angeles appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Plans underway to honor trailblazing Santa Clara County fire chief who died due to job related cancer

Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 07:15 AM

A veteran Bay Area firefighter who made history in her fire department is being remembered for her leadership and dedication to her job and to her community.

The post Plans underway to honor trailblazing Santa Clara County fire chief who died due to job related cancer appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

San Diego: Hiking trails shut down as crews battle Sorrento Valley blaze

Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 07:10 AM

All hiking trails within Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve and Del Mar Mesa in the Sorrento Valley and Rancho Peñasquitos neighborhoods were closed as fire crews work to put out the Sorrento Valley fire.

The post San Diego: Hiking trails shut down as crews battle Sorrento Valley blaze appeared first on Daily Dispatch.