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!
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.
Wildfire Intel - CA - Initial Attack
Ca-SDU-Border 18
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 03:55 PM
CA-VAQ-Rhea
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11:09 AM
CA-WED-Main
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 11:50 AM
CA-MMU-Lock
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 05:24 PM
CA-AEU-Court
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 05:06 PM
CA-TCU-TCU September Lightning Complex
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 10:34 AM
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
FireRescue1 - Top Articles
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Monday, April 20, 2026, 12:07 PM
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A fire conference cancer screening may have saved my life
Monday, April 20, 2026, 09:57 AM
A physician’s assistant at FDIC urged me to seek out a specialist — and now I urge you to pay attention to your body and take action when needed
'Tomorrow I shall go into battle': Report details Idaho ambush that killed 2 firefighters
Monday, April 20, 2026, 07:59 AM
The report lays out how suspect Wess Roley set a wildfire on Canfield Mountain and lured firefighters into a deadly ambush on the 24th anniversary of the burning of the former Aryan Nations headquarters
Sexual misconduct: The poison that affects everyone
Monday, April 20, 2026, 07:18 AM
Two cases of sexual misconduct expose how fear, inaction and poor leadership allow abuse to continue
A commissioner for the moment: Lillian Bonsignore’s first 100 days
Monday, April 20, 2026, 07:06 AM
From five-alarm fires to pay parity battles, Bonsignore brings calm credibility to one of the toughest jobs in public safety
Mother, 6 children killed in Pa. explosion, house fire
Monday, April 20, 2026, 06:27 AM
An explosion and house fire in Lamar Township killed seven as firefighters found the home fully engulfed


