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-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

CA-SDU-Thorn

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 06:35 PM

CA-LAC-Summit

Friday, July 10, 2026, 03:36 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

VIDEO: 4 firefighters injured in six-alarm fire at Foster City condominium complex

Monday, August 3, 2026, 09:26 AM

Crews remained at the scene Monday checking for hot spots after a massive fire tore through a Foster City condominium complex Sunday afternoon.

The post VIDEO: 4 firefighters injured in six-alarm fire at Foster City condominium complex appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Rescue at Santa Cruz County beach renews push to recognize lifeguards as first responders

Monday, August 3, 2026, 07:20 AM

VIDEO: A rescue at Seabright State Beach has reignited efforts to officially designate California's open water lifeguards as first responders.

The post Rescue at Santa Cruz County beach renews push to recognize lifeguards as first responders appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Firefighter hospitalized battling Feliz Fire as crews increase containment lines

Monday, August 3, 2026, 07:15 AM

A firefighter on Cal Fire’s Mendocino Unit was injured Saturday night battling the Feliz Fire, which grew slightly to about 872 acres as of late Sunday morning, according to Cal Fire.

The post Firefighter hospitalized battling Feliz Fire as crews increase containment lines appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

VIDEO: Massive fire erupts at commercial building in Vernon, forcing firefighters into defensive mode

Friday, July 31, 2026, 07:15 AM

A three-alarm fire erupted at a sprawling commercial building in Vernon, prompting a response from 150 firefighters.

The post VIDEO: Massive fire erupts at commercial building in Vernon, forcing firefighters into defensive mode appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

The Woodside Fire jumps to 140+ acres in Sonoma County

Friday, July 31, 2026, 07:10 AM

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A grass fire being called the “Woodside Fire” by authorities burned through approximately 143 acres in Sonoma County on Thursday.

The post The Woodside Fire jumps to 140+ acres in Sonoma County appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

VIDEO: Over a dozen cars destroyed in fire at Santa Clarita Ford dealership

Friday, July 31, 2026, 07:05 AM

More than a dozen cars were completely burned down while several others were damaged after a fire broke out at a car dealership during the early morning hours on Thursday.

The post VIDEO: Over a dozen cars destroyed in fire at Santa Clarita Ford dealership appeared first on Daily Dispatch.