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-Ridge

Friday, August 7, 2026, 02:44 PM

CA-TCU-GANN 2026

Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 01:54 AM

CA-CNF-Grade

Friday, July 31, 2026, 02:32 PM

CA-FKU-Raleigh

Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 03:07 PM

CA-MMU- Cascadel

Monday, July 27, 2026, 03:35 PM

CA-AEU Miners

Sunday, July 19, 2026, 02:14 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

70-year-old woman dies in Gann Fire, did not evacuate

Friday, August 7, 2026, 07:15 AM

A 70-year-old woman died as a result of the Gann Fire, according to the Calaveras County Coroner’s Office. Officials said the woman refused to evacuate a residence in the Town of Angels Camp.

The post 70-year-old woman dies in Gann Fire, did not evacuate appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Dora Fire burning in Fairmont area prompts evacuation warning; over 800 acres burned

Friday, August 7, 2026, 07:10 AM

Los Angeles County firefighters were battling a fast-growing wildfire in the Fairmont area just north of Lake Hughes Thursday afternoon, leading to evacuation warnings.

The post Dora Fire burning in Fairmont area prompts evacuation warning; over 800 acres burned appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Crews from USFS, CAL FIRE, CAL OES provide assistance in fighting wildfires in Oregon, Washington

Friday, August 7, 2026, 07:05 AM

California firefighting agencies are deploying significant resources to battle wildfires across the United States as multiple communities face threats from uncontained fires.

The post Crews from USFS, CAL FIRE, CAL OES provide assistance in fighting wildfires in Oregon, Washington appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Man accused of setting fire inside Sacramento grocery store, trying to ignite another nearby

Friday, August 7, 2026, 07:00 AM

VIDEO: A man is in custody Friday after being accused of setting a fire inside a Sacramento grocery store and trying to set a nearby tree on fire in the store's parking lot, officials said.

The post Man accused of setting fire inside Sacramento grocery store, trying to ignite another nearby appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

1 hurt, 18 rescued from fire at San Francisco apartment building near Alamo Square

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 07:15 AM

San Francisco fire crews rescued 18 people from an apartment fire early Thursday morning at Fulton Street near Fillmore Street.

The post 1 hurt, 18 rescued from fire at San Francisco apartment building near Alamo Square appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Evacuation warning issued due to The Buzzard Fire in Kern County

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 07:10 AM

An evacuation warning was issued for a brush fire burning in north of Los Angeles. The Buzzard Fire, estimated at about 180 acres, was reported at about 8 a.m.

The post Evacuation warning issued due to The Buzzard Fire in Kern County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

Firefighting helicopter crashes while battling large Utah wildfire

Friday, August 7, 2026, 05:33 PM

The helicopter had two people aboard and ignited another fire when it crashed in steep terrain, preventing crews from immediately reaching the site

Fla. fire department plans drone delivery of whole blood to trauma scenes

Friday, August 7, 2026, 09:40 AM

The proposed Hillsborough County program would serve a 70-square-mile area and is expected to deliver blood in under three minutes on average

2 Okla. firefighters critically injured in tanker rollover

Friday, August 7, 2026, 08:32 AM

The fully loaded Ingalls Fire Department apparatus suffered a catastrophic failure of a front steering tire, left the road and rolled multiple times

‘Blocker 1’ puts a barrier between Cleveland firefighters and highway traffic

Friday, August 7, 2026, 07:18 AM

Cleveland’s $170,000 “Blocker 1” uses a crash attenuator to absorb impacts and shield firefighters, EMS personnel and police working highway incidents

Police: Man planned Wash. wildfire for weeks, targeted high winds

Friday, August 7, 2026, 06:09 AM

The suspect allegedly researched fire weather and a serial arsonist before starting the Old Trails Fire and admitted to setting 25 other fires near his apartment in 2025, court filings state

Man accused of sparking deadly Calif. wildfire with chainsaw

Friday, August 7, 2026, 05:56 AM

CAL FIRE says a 65-year-old handyman "recklessly" caused the Gann Fire while operating equipment that did not meet fire prevention requirements
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