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.

Additional Resources

NIFC Daily Report

ALERTCalifornia

Seasonal Outlook

FIRMS Map

Wildfire Intel

RAMMB Slider

Smoke Maps

COD Satellite

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.

Lightning Data

Current Watches/Warnings

Fire Outlook

Wildfire Intel - CA - Initial Attack

Ca-SDU-Border 18

Saturday, November 8, 2025, 06:55 PM

CA-VAQ-Rhea

Saturday, October 11, 2025, 02:09 PM

CA-WED-Main

Sunday, September 28, 2025, 02:50 PM

CA-MMU-Lock

Saturday, September 6, 2025, 08:24 PM

CA-AEU-Court

Thursday, September 4, 2025, 08:06 PM

CA-TCU-TCU September Lightning Complex

Thursday, September 4, 2025, 01:34 PM

Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing

CA-RRU-Myers

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 09:41 PM

CA-FKU-SALT

Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 01:10 PM

CA-SNF-Garnet(Contained)

Monday, August 25, 2025, 04:18 PM

CA-LNU-Pickett

Friday, August 22, 2025, 01:40 AM

CA-LPF-Gifford 2025 (Contained)

Friday, August 1, 2025, 08:23 PM

CA-SRF-Orleans Complex

Thursday, July 10, 2025, 10:34 PM

Latest News

DailyDispatch - California

Tesla catches fire after crashing into tree, another car in Winnetka

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 10:05 AM

VIDEO: A Tesla exploded after it crashed into another car and then hit a tree in Winnetka. The crash happened on Monday, February 9, around 7:45 a.m. in the 20600 block of West Nordhoff Street.

The post Tesla catches fire after crashing into tree, another car in Winnetka appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Update: Wife of slain Cal Fire captain Rebecca Marodi ordered to stand trial for her murder

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM

VIDEO: A woman accused of fatally stabbing her wife, a veteran state firefighter, at their Ramona home and then fleeing to Mexico, was ordered Tuesday to stand trial for murder.

The post Update: Wife of slain Cal Fire captain Rebecca Marodi ordered to stand trial for her murder appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Orange County hiker reunites with first responders who saved him after fall

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 09:55 AM

VIDEO: An Orange County man who was rescued after suffering severe injuries from a fall during a hike is now out of the hospital and got to reconnect with the first responders who rescued him.

The post Orange County hiker reunites with first responders who saved him after fall appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Shocking video shows LAFD firefighter fall from ladder while battling Arlington Heights house fire

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 10:05 AM

VIDEO: A firefighter fell several feet from a ladder while battling a house fire in Arlington Heights on Saturday evening, video shows.

The post Shocking video shows LAFD firefighter fall from ladder while battling Arlington Heights house fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Hiker dies after remote rescue attempt in Los Angeles above Shadow Hills

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM

A man died Sunday after rescuers carried out an intense aerial and ground response to a medical emergency in the hills above Shadow Hills, officials confirmed.

The post Hiker dies after remote rescue attempt in Los Angeles above Shadow Hills appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Fire heavily damages Slow Hand Barbeque in Pleasant Hill

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 09:55 AM

The owners of a beloved East Bay barbecue restaurant are picking up the pieces after a fast-moving overnight fire tore through Slow Hand Barbeque.

The post Fire heavily damages Slow Hand Barbeque in Pleasant Hill appeared first on Daily Dispatch.