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-SQF-Converse

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 03:33 PM

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

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

Yuba Fire: Evacuation order issued in Nevada County

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 07:15 AM

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has issued evacuation orders and warnings Wednesday as the Yuba Fire has burned 20 acres in Nevada City.

The post Yuba Fire: Evacuation order issued in Nevada County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Lithium-ion battery fires a growing problem for Bay Area recycling centers

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 07:10 AM

Joe La Mariana will never forget the night: Sept. 7, 2016. It was 8 p.m., and La Mariana was working out on his exercycle. Then he got the phone call.

The post Lithium-ion battery fires a growing problem for Bay Area recycling centers appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Mile Post 18 Fire burns nearly 3,000 acres in Humboldt County, evacuations expanded

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 07:05 AM

PHOTOS: An evacuation order and multiple warnings are in place while firefighters work to contain a wildfire burning nearly 3,000 acres near Hoopa Valley in Humboldt County.

The post Mile Post 18 Fire burns nearly 3,000 acres in Humboldt County, evacuations expanded appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Fullerton warehouse fire briefly shuts down nearby municipal airport; No one hurt

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 07:00 AM

VIDEO: Crews were battling a fire at a warehouse in Fullerton. The Fullerton Fire Department responded to a call of heavy fire coming from the "rear of the building" at a warehouse.

The post Fullerton warehouse fire briefly shuts down nearby municipal airport; No one hurt appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Bug and Fred Mountain fires merge along California-Nevada border; combined blaze now 57,966 acres

Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 06:00 AM

PHOTOS: The Bug Fire and the Fred Mountain Fire burning along the California-Nevada border have merged and their perimeters are being represented as a single fire perimeter, officials announced on Tuesday morning.

The post Bug and Fred Mountain fires merge along California-Nevada border; combined blaze now 57,966 acres appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Timber Fire spreads to nearly 3,000 acres in Big Sur

Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 05:50 AM

VIDEO: The Timber Fire in Big Sur spread from 2,000 acres to nearly 3,000 within the past 24 hours as firefighters attempt to protect iconic landmarks and local gems.

The post Timber Fire spreads to nearly 3,000 acres in Big Sur appeared first on Daily Dispatch.