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.

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.

Current Watches/Warnings

Fire Outlook

Wildfire Intel - CA - Initial Attack

CA-LAC-Summit

Friday, July 10, 2026, 03:36 PM

CA-BDC/BDF-Inspiration

Friday, July 3, 2026, 06:26 PM

CA-LAC-Chloe

Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 04:39 PM

CA-MMU- Metcalf

Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 02:55 PM

CA-SDU-Junction

Monday, June 29, 2026, 05:26 PM

CA-FKU-Dunlap 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026, 04:06 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

VIDEOS: 1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 08:41 AM

PHOTOS: One person is dead and three others are missing after a boat with more than a dozen passengers aboard capsized and sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island on Tuesday.

The post VIDEOS: 1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Sacramento County: Investigation underway after North Highlands home destroyed in fire

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 07:10 AM

An investigation is underway after a North Highlands home was destroyed in a fire on Monday afternoon.

The post Sacramento County: Investigation underway after North Highlands home destroyed in fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Kearney Fire: Forward progress stopped, evacuation orders and warnings lifted in Nevada County

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 07:10 AM

Forward progress has been stopped on a fire burning in Nevada County that prompted mandatory evacuation orders.

The post Kearney Fire: Forward progress stopped, evacuation orders and warnings lifted in Nevada County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Elephant Fire: Illegal drone activity temporarily impacts firefighting efforts

Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 07:15 AM

VIDEO: The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the use of an illegal drone that temporarily impacted firefighting efforts of the Elephant Fire Sunday afternoon.

The post Elephant Fire: Illegal drone activity temporarily impacts firefighting efforts appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

CAL FIRE: Ledson fire 35% contained, forward progress halted in Santa Rosa

Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 07:10 AM

VIDEO: Fire crews have stopped the forward progress of a 17-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa and have the blaze 35% contained.

The post CAL FIRE: Ledson fire 35% contained, forward progress halted in Santa Rosa appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Zebra Fire burns in hills above Azusa 

Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 07:05 AM

A 25-acre wildfire, named the Zebra Fire, is burning in the Angeles National Forest in the hills above Azusa Monday night.

The post Zebra Fire burns in hills above Azusa  appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

Connected but not coordinated: The fire chief’s communications challenge

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 01:45 PM

Connectivity has never been better; the challenge now is filtering the noise, establishing priorities and making better decisions under pressure

From technician to fleet manager: Taking the leap into fire fleet leadership

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 11:04 AM

A Colorado fleet manager reflects on career growth, self-doubt and stepping into a new leadership role

Crews in Action: Calif. abandoned structure fire

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 08:02 AM

Stockton Engine 2 firefighters switched from a 2½-inch line to a deck gun when a gate slowed their attack, knocking down heavy fire before it spread to a neighboring business

Colo. university transforms into base camp for wildland firefighters

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 07:25 AM

Colorado State University Pueblo operates like a small city, providing food, fuel, repairs, medical support and rest for hundreds of firefighters battling the Aspen Acres Fire

1 dead, 3 missing, 16 rescued after pontoon boat sinks off San Francisco

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 05:02 AM

Rescuers pulled people from San Francisco Bay after a three-deck pontoon boat sank during a family memorial service

Mass. union, town officials urge town manager to keep fire chief search internal

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 05:00 AM

Firefighters, local officials and the statewide union are urging Billerica to promote its next fire chief from within the department rather than open the search to outside candidates
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