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-SDU-Scout

Friday, February 28, 2025, 06:37 PM

CA-CNF-Penny

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 05:25 PM

CA-SDU-Border 2

Friday, January 24, 2025, 08:01 AM

CA-ANF-Hughes

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 04:04 PM

CA-SND-Center

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 12:23 PM

CA-SDU- Lilac

Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 04:45 AM

Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing

CA-LAC-Palisades

Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 12:30 AM

CA-ORC/CNF-Airport

Monday, September 9, 2024, 04:55 PM

CA-ANF-Bridge

Sunday, September 8, 2024, 06:15 PM

CA-BDF-Line

Thursday, September 5, 2024, 09:03 PM

CA-FKU-Boone (Contained)

Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 06:13 PM

CA-PCF- Tesla Truck Fire

Monday, August 19, 2024, 06:29 PM

Latest News

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FireRescue1 - Top Articles

Pickup losing control caused fiery chain-reaction crash inside Wyo. tunnel

Sunday, March 23, 2025, 12:00 PM

A pickup spun out on an icy stretch of I-80, triggering a fiery pileup that killed three, injured 20, and shut down a tunnel near Green River

Contractors rescue person inside Ore. house fire

Sunday, March 23, 2025, 08:00 AM

Two Portland construction workers helping a person and their dog escape a burning home after spotting smoke from across the street and calling 911

Pa. officials approve tax credits for volunteer first responders

Saturday, March 22, 2025, 12:00 PM

Lower Merion Township offers a 100% real estate tax credit to active volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel who live and own property in the township

Idaho FD unveils new 4-story live fire training center

Saturday, March 22, 2025, 08:00 AM

A new training facility in Twin Falls will bring firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel together for regional collaboration, enhancing emergency response efforts

How to treat common foot injuries in firefighters — no surgery needed

Friday, March 21, 2025, 03:06 PM

Tired of aching feet? Check out these expert-backed solutions to keep you moving, stay pain-free and perform at your best

Building resilience with healthy habits for first responders

Friday, March 21, 2025, 10:54 AM

Commit to making small changes for a positive impact on your health and wellbeing
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