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-AEU Miners

Sunday, July 19, 2026, 02:14 PM

CA-SDU-Thorn

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 06:35 PM

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

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: Crews extinguish large fire at San Jose recycling center

Friday, July 24, 2026, 07:15 AM

A large overnight fire at a recycling center in San Jose has been extinguished. The fire was reported at about 1:39 a.m. Thursday.

The post VIDEO: Crews extinguish large fire at San Jose recycling center appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Paradise Fire Station 82 boosts response, firefighting capabilities with upgraded engine

Friday, July 24, 2026, 07:10 AM

PHOTOS: The Town of Paradise has enhanced its emergency response capabilities with the addition of an upgraded fire engine at Paradise Fire Station 82.

The post Paradise Fire Station 82 boosts response, firefighting capabilities with upgraded engine appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Eight years after the Carr Fire, Whiskeytown Lake hills are green and homes are rebuilt

Friday, July 24, 2026, 07:05 AM

Eight years after the Carr Fire tore through Shasta and Trinity counties, signs of recovery are visible in places that were once surrounded by flames.

The post Eight years after the Carr Fire, Whiskeytown Lake hills are green and homes are rebuilt appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

VIDEO: Big rig fire east of Colfax delays traffic on I-80

Friday, July 24, 2026, 07:00 AM

PHOTOS: Westbound traffic on Interstate 80 has resumed on one lane after a big rig fire east of Colfax on Thursday, Caltrans said.

The post VIDEO: Big rig fire east of Colfax delays traffic on I-80 appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Fast-moving Creelman Fire in Ramona threatens structures, evacuation orders in effect

Thursday, July 23, 2026, 07:15 AM

A vegetation fire known as the Creelman Fire sparked in Ramona on Wednesday afternoon and grew to 40 acres, prompting evacuation orders for several nearby communities.

The post Fast-moving Creelman Fire in Ramona threatens structures, evacuation orders in effect appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Rancho Cucamonga first in state to use AI-assisted heat-detector to provide early warning about wildfire threats

Thursday, July 23, 2026, 07:10 AM

The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District on Monday, July 20, launched an AI-assisted system that officials say can detect small brush fires 100 yards away.

The post Rancho Cucamonga first in state to use AI-assisted heat-detector to provide early warning about wildfire threats appeared first on Daily Dispatch.