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-Swamp

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:47 AM

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

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 captures moment CHP officers are engulfed in flames on 215 Freeway in Riverside County

Monday, November 2, 2026, 07:15 AM

Two California Highway Patrol officers were injured when a disabled vehicle exploded on the side of the 215 Freeway in Riverside County over the weekend.

The post Video captures moment CHP officers are engulfed in flames on 215 Freeway in Riverside County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

4 arrested in connection with massive fire in Old Town Newhall

Monday, November 2, 2026, 07:10 AM

Four suspects, including the owner of an auto body shop, have been arrested on arson and conspiracy charges more than two months after a massive fire tore through Old Town Newhall.

The post 4 arrested in connection with massive fire in Old Town Newhall appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Manteca Fire Department unveils upgraded fleet, which was partially funded by Measure Q

Monday, November 2, 2026, 07:05 AM

VIDEO: The Manteca Fire Department showcased its upgraded fleet, funded in part by Measure Q, which increased the city’s sales tax from 8.25% to 9%.

The post Manteca Fire Department unveils upgraded fleet, which was partially funded by Measure Q appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Explosion at Van Nuys apartment building leaves 3 hospitalized in unknown condition

Friday, October 30, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEO: Three people were hospitalized in unknown condition Thursday morning after a small explosion at an apartment building in Van Nuys, fire officials said.

The post Explosion at Van Nuys apartment building leaves 3 hospitalized in unknown condition appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Burned human remains discovered after L.A. storm drain encampment fire, CHP says

Friday, October 30, 2026, 07:10 AM

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the discovery of burned human remains at an encampment inside a storm drain near the 105 Freeway in Los Angeles Thursday morning.

The post Burned human remains discovered after L.A. storm drain encampment fire, CHP says appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

114 structures damaged by Orange County flooding as experts warn worse is ahead

Friday, October 30, 2026, 07:00 AM

VIDEO/PHOTOS: More than 100 structures were damaged and six homes were deemed unsafe for unrestricted access after record-breaking high tides flooded coastal neighborhoods in Orange County.

The post 114 structures damaged by Orange County flooding as experts warn worse is ahead appeared first on Daily Dispatch.