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-FKU- Island

Saturday, July 12, 2025, 08:05 PM

CA-SNF-Blue

Monday, July 7, 2025, 01:01 AM

CA-FKU- Stoney

Sunday, July 6, 2025, 07:13 PM

CA-SQF- Flume

Sunday, July 6, 2025, 06:02 PM

CA-FKU- wildcat

Sunday, July 6, 2025, 01:50 PM

CA-SLU/LPF-Madre

Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:12 PM

Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing

CA-SRF-Orleans Complex

Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:34 PM

CA-SDU/LKS-Monte

Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 08:19 PM

CA-LMU- Beyers???

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 10:31 PM

CA-JTP-Eureka

Saturday, May 31, 2025, 12:09 PM

CA-SDU-Henderson

Saturday, May 31, 2025, 01:51 AM

CA-INF-Inn

Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:29 PM

Latest News

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

Md. firefighter canteen keeps first responders fueled during major emergencies

Saturday, July 12, 2025, 12:00 PM

Frederick County’s firefighter canteen truck, run by retired volunteers, provides free meals and drinks to emergency crews at large-scale incident scenes

NASCAR driver John Hunter Nemechek visits S.C. first responders

Saturday, July 12, 2025, 08:00 AM

NASCAR's John Hunter Nemechek suited up with Darlington firefighters and met local first responders ahead of throwing the first pitch at a Florence Flamingos game

President Trump surveys Texas flood damage, praises first responders and local officials

Friday, July 11, 2025, 05:21 PM

President Trump visited Kerr County to commend first responders after deadly Texas flooding, while avoiding questions about FEMA cuts amid rising death and missing tolls

Photo of the Week: The Hall of Flame Firefighting Museum

Friday, July 11, 2025, 03:30 PM

Phoenix’s Hall of Flame Museum showcases firefighting history and honors fallen heroes with over 130 fire engines and interactive exhibits

Beyond the slide deck: Fire instructors, leadership and the duty to inspire

Friday, July 11, 2025, 11:58 AM

Anyone can click through slides. Not everyone can teach.

N.Y. fire chiefs revoke assemblyman’s honorary title after ICE protest at firehouse

Friday, July 11, 2025, 11:57 AM

Assemblyman Phil Ramos was stripped of his honorary fire chief title after protesting ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, prompting community demands for policy changes
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