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-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

GoFundMe becomes a collector of wildfire survivors' tales

Sunday, January 19, 2025, 09:35 AM

In a time of online connectivity, personal stories from the California wildfires become part of the fundraising efforts

Fundraiser for fallen Honolulu firefighter passes $50K goal

Sunday, January 19, 2025, 07:28 AM

Firefighter Jeffrey Fiala had been with the department for a year and a half when he was killed during an apartment fire

Mo. firefighter killed in fire engine rollover

Saturday, January 18, 2025, 09:22 AM

A Thomasville firefighter was killed and another injured when their fire engine went off the road and overturned

Ariz. FD embraces new tech to improve safety, increase effectiveness

Saturday, January 18, 2025, 09:21 AM

Gilbert Fire & Rescue's use of an electric fire engine, robot and drone highlights the importance of safe and effective operations

N.C. fire truck destined for Calif. wildfires destroyed in fire station blaze

Saturday, January 18, 2025, 07:52 AM

A brush truck from the Mills River Fire Department was being readied to fight the Los Angeles wildfires when a fire destroyed the station

Wash. county officials aim to do more for first responder mental health

Saturday, January 18, 2025, 07:42 AM

Yakima County officials work to improve quality mental health resources and support for first responders and deal with stigmas
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