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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-CON-Tracks

Friday, March 8, 2024, 07:43 PM

CA-LAC-Quail

Sunday, December 10, 2023, 01:29 PM

CA-VNC-South.

Saturday, December 9, 2023, 01:21 PM

CA-VNC-South..

Saturday, December 9, 2023, 01:19 PM

CA-RRU-Elm

Saturday, December 9, 2023, 01:07 PM

CA-RRU-Sierra

Monday, November 20, 2023, 02:26 PM

Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing

CA-STF-September Lightning Complex 2023

Saturday, September 9, 2023, 06:25 PM

CA-SRF-Smith River Complex

Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 11:02 AM

Smith River Complex

Sunday, August 20, 2023, 07:26 PM

CA-SRF-Lightning Complex

Sunday, August 20, 2023, 10:12 AM

CA-KNF-Happy Camp Complex 2023

Thursday, August 17, 2023, 04:11 PM

CA-RRU-Bonny

Thursday, July 27, 2023, 06:03 PM

Latest News

DailyDispatch - California

San Francisco firefighters rally against chemicals used in uniforms

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 03:00 AM

VIDEO: San Francisco could be the first city in the nation to ban a common type of firefighter uniform found to emit cancer-causing chemicals. Firefighters on Tuesday joined city leaders on the steps of city hall to voice their support for new legislation introduced in the afternoon requiring San Francisco to provide new uniforms to its roughly 800 firefighters over the next two years.
- PUB DATE: 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNTV NBC 11 San Jose

San Jose fire burns abandoned homes

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 09:32 PM

VIDEO: Two homes in San Jose caught fire on Tuesday morning, fire officials said. The fire started around 11:42 a.m. in the 100 block of North Fourth Street, according to the San Jose Fire Department. Witnesses said the fire spread from one home to another nearby residence. It appears that both the homes were abandoned, but people were seen scattering from the area after the fire sparked, witnesses said.
- PUB DATE: 3/26/2024 6:32:07 PM - SOURCE: KTVU-TV FOX 2 Oakland

Mother delivers baby on Los Angeles sidewalk, firefighters assist

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 03:00 AM

VIDEO: A newborn baby appears to be okay after being born on a sidewalk in Exposition Park Monday night. Firefighters were sent to the 3800 block of South Figueroa Street around 11:30 p.m. to assist a woman who went into labor. The woman’s water apparently broke while she was walking on the sidewalk.
- PUB DATE: 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles

VIDEOS: New apartment building being built in Sacramento goes up in flames

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 03:00 AM

A massive fire erupted at a Sacramento apartment building under construction overnight into Tuesday. Sacramento Fire says one of their engines was heading back from a medical aid call when they noticed some smoke near 19th and X streets. After investigating it a little further, they encountered the building being engulfed in flames.
- PUB DATE: 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOVR-TV CBS 13 Stockton

An Unusual ‘Save’ for Fresno Fire Department's Water Rescue Team

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 03:00 AM

PHOTO: Emergency crews responded to a call in Central Fresno for a rescue Saturday in which a person was believed to be in a canal, the Fresno Fire Department says. Around 10:20 a.m., the Fresno Police Department notified the Fresno Fire Department that their Water Rescue Team was needed in the area of Palm and Dakota Avenues.
- PUB DATE: 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGPE-TV CBS 47 Fresno

Big rig’s tires burst into flames, temporarily closing lanes on Los Angeles freeway

Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 03:00 AM

VIDEO/PHOTO: Several tires on a big rig burst into flames Tuesday morning causing the temporary closure of several lanes on the 101 Freeway through Van Nuys. The incident was reported on the westbound side of the freeway near Van Nuys Boulevard around 1 a.m. It was unclear what caused the tires to catch fire but the truck driver did manage to detach the trailer from the cab before the flames spread.
- PUB DATE: 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

Fake FF in FDNY gear arrested at scene of fatal N.C. house fire

Thursday, March 28, 2024, 10:29 AM

The man, who was dressed in FDNY turnout gear and attempting to put out the fire with a garden hose, also interfered with Morganton crews' firefighting efforts

Conn. town finance board critiques 'not fully baked' affordable housing plan for first responders

Thursday, March 28, 2024, 10:29 AM

The idea for a First Responders' Village was first pitched as a way to help retain young volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel who otherwise might not be able to afford to live in town

Calif. Victorian home fires expose lingering blight, code enforcement struggles

Thursday, March 28, 2024, 10:21 AM

Mounting levels of solid waste, a dangerous accumulation of refuse, an attractive nuisance and blighted property were among the specific violations that Sanj Jose municipal staffers cited

Are you a bad officer or a good officer in a bad department?

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 05:06 PM

From department culture to personal self-reflection, several factors can help you answer the question

12 gift ideas firefighters will love

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 02:52 PM

Whether you need something special for the holidays, a fire academy graduation or to celebrate an overdue promotion, these recommendations are sure to elicit a grin

Wind-whipped fire destroys Mich. shopping plaza

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 11:32 AM

Fire Commissioner Skip McAdams said the fire burned for about 90 minutes before being brought under control
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