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-MMU Canyon

Friday, April 18, 2025, 09:21 PM

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

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 Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend: Honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 08:14 PM

The annual event features solemn tributes and heartfelt moments of remembrance for fallen firefighters

NIOSH firefighter programs to be temporarily restored following 'misinterpreted executive order'

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 01:57 PM

IAFF President Ed Kelly says talks with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have heightened attention on saving some firefighter health and safety programs

LODD: Ind. FF found unresponsive after responding to call

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 11:17 AM

Milton-Washington Township Firefighter Scott Adams died a day after responding to a motor vehicle accident

Denver postpones new FF, EMT training after reaching 99% staffing

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 10:16 AM

For the first time in 16 years, the Denver Fire Department will skip a training academy in 2025 as the agency reaches nearly full staffing, with 99.4% of its authorized positions filled

When help turns hazardous: 5 safety tips for the ultimate confined space — the ambulance

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 10:02 AM

The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers

Woman who fatally stabbed Mo. FF was out on bond after biting police officer

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 09:30 AM

A Kansas City woman has been charged in the fatal stabbing of Firefighter/Paramedic Graham Hoffman, days after posting bond in an assault case involving a police officer
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