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

Cost rises to $20 million as containment grows on Central California’s Dome Fire

Friday, September 18, 2026, 08:46 AM

Firefighters battling the Dome Fire in Yosemite are finally getting a grip on containment. As of 5 p.m. Thursday, the fire was 10% contained. It continues to burn near Chilnualna Falls.

The post Cost rises to $20 million as containment grows on Central California’s Dome Fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

VIDEO: Search underway for person after Alameda building fire

Friday, September 18, 2026, 07:15 AM

A fire that broke out at a vacant multi-story building in Alameda early Thursday quickly spread through the entire structure. Now, the search is on for a possible victim who was known to stay in the building.

The post VIDEO: Search underway for person after Alameda building fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Cal Fire adds investigators, increases arson arrests in Northern California

Friday, September 18, 2026, 07:10 AM

Cal Fire reported a sharp rise in arson arrests in parts of the Northstate this year, saying added law enforcement staffing has allowed investigators to follow up on more human-caused fires.

The post Cal Fire adds investigators, increases arson arrests in Northern California appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

1 dead, 2 seriously injured after fishing boat hits rocks under Golden Gate Bridge

Friday, September 18, 2026, 07:00 AM

VIDEO: One person has died and two others were seriously injured after their fishing boat struck rocks under the Golden Gate Bridge Thursday morning, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

The post 1 dead, 2 seriously injured after fishing boat hits rocks under Golden Gate Bridge appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Region: Floriston Fire burning near road at CA-NV border prompts evacuation warnings, sheriff says

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 07:20 AM

A vegetation fire that broke out near I-80 at the California-Nevada border Wednesday morning has prompted evacuation warnings, CAL FIRE says.

The post Region: Floriston Fire burning near road at CA-NV border prompts evacuation warnings, sheriff says appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

‘Heavy hearts’: San Francisco Fire Department pays tribute to NBCLA chopper crew

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 07:15 AM

The San Francisco Fire Department paid tribute to the members of an NBC Los Angeles News helicopter crew who died in a crash Tuesday.

The post ‘Heavy hearts’: San Francisco Fire Department pays tribute to NBCLA chopper crew appeared first on Daily Dispatch.