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.
Current Watches/Warnings
Fire Outlook
Wildfire Intel - CA - Initial Attack
CA-BDU-Cartago
Thursday, April 4, 2024, 10:03 AM
CA-CON-Tracks
Friday, March 8, 2024, 07:43 PM
CA-LAC-Quail
Sunday, December 10, 2023, 01:29 PM
CA-VNC-South.
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 01:21 PM
CA-VNC-South..
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 01:19 PM
CA-RRU-Elm
Saturday, December 9, 2023, 01:07 PM
Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing
CA-STF-September Lightning Complex 2023
Saturday, September 9, 2023, 06:25 PM
CA-SRF-Smith River Complex
Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 11:02 AM
Smith River Complex
Sunday, August 20, 2023, 07:26 PM
CA-SRF-Lightning Complex
Sunday, August 20, 2023, 10:12 AM
CA-KNF-Happy Camp Complex 2023
Thursday, August 17, 2023, 04:11 PM
CA-RRU-Bonny
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 06:03 PM
Latest News
DailyDispatch - California
Fire engine strikes home after multiple-vehicle crash in Stockton
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 03:00 AM
VIDEO: A fire engine has crashed into a home in Stockton on Wednesday morning.
The scene was near the intersection of West Lane and E. Alpine Avenue.
Stockton Fire says the incident happened just after 7 a.m. while they were responding to a structure fire and involved multiple vehicles.
At some point during the incident, a crash happened – but it's unclear if the fire engine was part of the initial crash, or if it was struck as a result of a crash.
- PUB DATE: 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOVR-TV CBS 13 Stockton
- PUB DATE: 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOVR-TV CBS 13 Stockton
San Francisco commemorates 118th anniversary of 1906 earthquake with ceremony, stressing preparedness
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 03:00 AM
VIDEO: San Francisco is marking the 118th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake and fire that nearly destroyed the city.
Every year on April 18, a moment of silence is observed at 5:11 a.m. at Lotta's Fountain on Market Street to remember those who lost their lives in the 7.8-magnitude tremor. More than 3,000 people died in the quake and fire and hundreds of thousands lost their homes.
- PUB DATE: 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGO-TV ABC 7 San Francisco
- PUB DATE: 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGO-TV ABC 7 San Francisco
Kern County Fire Department Medical Unit is saving lives
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 03:00 AM
The new Kern County Fire Medical Unit, which was deployed in unincorporated areas of Kern in November, has already started saving lives, according to the Kern County Fire Department.
Fire officials say this Monday, the Kern County Fire Department Medical Unit reached another milestone by regaining the pulse of an Oildale resident in cardiac arrest.
- PUB DATE: 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGET-TV NBC/CW+ 17 Bakersfield
- PUB DATE: 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGET-TV NBC/CW+ 17 Bakersfield
Reedley firefighters memorialize 2 line of duty deaths
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 07:19 AM
PHOTO: Two firefighters who died in the line of duty since the inception of the Reedley Fire Department have been memorialized in plaques.
Firefighters report the first fireman was Firefighter Perley E. Miller who died on Oct. 5, 1917. On that day crews were called to a house fire where Miller was in charge of turning off the electricity to the city lights— a duty he had performed for two years.
- PUB DATE: 4/17/2024 4:19:31 AM - SOURCE: KGPE-TV CBS 47 Fresno
- PUB DATE: 4/17/2024 4:19:31 AM - SOURCE: KGPE-TV CBS 47 Fresno
Fresno Fire believes fires at Armenian cemetery arson, not hate crime
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 03:00 AM
VIDEO: Fresno Fire is investigating multiple suspected arson fires at the Ararat Armenian Cemetery near Roeding Park this past weekend.
The fires resulted in the destruction of multiple cypress trees, those of which were a minimum of 60 years old.
They also created fears of a possible hate crime days away from the Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide on April 24.
- PUB DATE: 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGPE-TV CBS 47 Fresno
- PUB DATE: 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGPE-TV CBS 47 Fresno
Cosumnes Fire Department opens 9th fire station in Elk Grove
Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 03:00 AM
The Cosumnes Fire Department opened its ninth fire station in Elk Grove to protect the quickly growing area, fire officials say.
"The addition of Fire Station 77 will significantly enhance our emergency response capabilities," said Cosumnes CSD Fire Chief Felipe Rodriguez. "By strategically placing resources in this rapidly developing area, we can effectively address the increased demand for emergency services and ensure the safety of our community.
- PUB DATE: 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXTV ABC 10 Sacramento
- PUB DATE: 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXTV ABC 10 Sacramento
FireRescue1 - Top Articles
$1.8M deficit leads S.C. town officials to consider giving FD to county
Friday, April 19, 2024, 07:31 AM
The Surfside Beach Town Council faces two options that will lead to increased taxes
N.C. firefighters battle ladder truck fire inside firehouse
Friday, April 19, 2024, 07:14 AM
A fire alarm inside Station 8 woke Concord firefighters in the early morning
Seattle mayor pushes bill giving fire chief power to demolish abandoned buildings
Friday, April 19, 2024, 07:03 AM
With an increase in abandoned building fires Mayor Bruce Harrell introduced legislation removing derelict, dangerous buildings
Burn barrel fire leads to multiple-alarm blaze at Pa. pallet company
Friday, April 19, 2024, 06:33 AM
Dozens of fire departments responded to the Lancaster County fire
Meal prep 101: Everything you need to avoid the drive through lane
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 05:46 PM
The benefits are numerous, but the startup can be daunting; become a meal-prepping pro with these top-rated solutions
Bill Gustin honored as Instructor of the Year at FDIC 2024
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 05:29 PM
The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue captain was recognized for his lifelong commitment to training and fireground safety