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!
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.
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
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