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-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

CA-LAC-Franklin

Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 02:00 AM

CA-VNC-Mountain 2024

Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 03:13 PM

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

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

National organizations release data-based, peer-reviewed research to redesign EMS staffing and delivery

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 12:17 PM

The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a White Paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis

Car blocks hydrant at fatal Bronx 3-alarm fire

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 11:12 AM

The fire took two hours to get under control and had extended into two a Buddhist temple and another exposure

New Wis. fire chief revives department with EMS-focused recruitment

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 11:01 AM

Port Edwards' first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training

Watch: Tenn. firefighters rescue woman, 76, trapped in fire

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 08:43 AM

As a fire engulfed her home, she made a desperate 911 call: "Oh God, I can't get up and can't breathe. Hurry up."

Former Ohio fire official set 26 fires to 'give the boys something to do'

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 07:03 AM

The former Greenfield Township Volunteer Fire Department official faces 18 months in prison

2 dead in Sacramento abandoned office building fire

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 06:46 AM

Sacramento firefighters found the bodies during a secondary search after facing heavy fire and smoke conditions on arrival
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