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-Scout

Friday, February 28, 2025, 06:37 PM

CA-CNF-Penny

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 05:25 PM

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

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

Ill. FF flown to hospital after being seriously injured in grass fire

Monday, March 24, 2025, 12:13 PM

The Lanark Fire Protection District said one of two firefighters injured in a grass fire has undergone several surgeries and is listed in serious condition

Tanker rollover injures Pa. firefighters, causes power outage

Monday, March 24, 2025, 11:16 AM

The Junction Fire Company tanker was responding to a brush fire when it was struck by another vehicle

Wife of slain CAL FIRE captain arrested in Mexico

Monday, March 24, 2025, 09:28 AM

On Feb. 17, Captain Rebecca Marodiwas found suffering from stab wounds in her neck, chest and back

'It’s not just about beefcake anymore': FDNY brings back popular heroes calendar

Monday, March 24, 2025, 09:07 AM

The Calendar of Heroes returns in 2026 with a fresh focus on fitness, diversity and fundraising featuring the department's firefighters, EMTs and paramedics after a three-year hiatus

Pickup losing control caused fiery chain-reaction crash inside Wyo. tunnel

Sunday, March 23, 2025, 12:00 PM

A pickup spun out on an icy stretch of I-80, triggering a fiery pileup that killed three, injured 20, and shut down a tunnel near Green River

Contractors rescue person inside Ore. house fire

Sunday, March 23, 2025, 08:00 AM

Two Portland construction workers helping a person and their dog escape a burning home after spotting smoke from across the street and calling 911
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