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-LAC-Franklin

Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 02:00 AM

CA-VNC-Mountain 2024

Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 03:13 PM

CA-SHU-Valley

Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 12:19 PM

CA-SNF- Rodger

Sunday, November 3, 2024, 10:08 AM

CA-SND-Montezuma

Thursday, October 31, 2024, 05:03 PM

CA-NEU-Dutch 2024

Saturday, October 5, 2024, 06:48 PM

Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing

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

CA-KNP-Coffee Pot

Monday, August 19, 2024, 12:24 PM

Latest News

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

N.M. county adopts policy allowing firefighters to use cannabis while off-duty

Friday, December 13, 2024, 12:48 PM

The new Bernalillo County policy aims to support first responders dealing with trauma, allowing them to "find the best alternative ... best medicine for them"

Getting back to green: Healing wildfire-ravaged communities

Friday, December 13, 2024, 12:14 PM

The Dixie Fire Canopy Project restores vegetation and works to accelerate regrowth in areas scarred by wildfires

Changing toxic firehouse culture

Friday, December 13, 2024, 10:47 AM

As much as the fire department is a fraternity, the firehouse is not a frat house

Watch: Box truck slams into Mich. fire engine

Friday, December 13, 2024, 10:28 AM

A 24-foot box truck struck three Comstock Fire Department vehicles and a Kalamazoo sheriff’s office cruiser before rolling over and coming to rest

Ind. firefighter dies after suffering cardiac arrest while fighting blaze

Friday, December 13, 2024, 10:27 AM

Winchester Firefighter Rick Sanders is survived by his wife, Billie, four children and four grandchildren with another grandchild on the way

Chief Chat: Generational differences are no excuse for FD challenges

Friday, December 13, 2024, 10:00 AM

Chief Caughey argues that different generations aren't better or worse, just different
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