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

Dozens displaced after fire rips through an Oakland apartment building

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:15 AM

VIDEOS: The city of Oakland on Monday gave displaced residents of a building fire temporary shelter and will support them "around the clock," Mayor Barbara Lee said.

The post Dozens displaced after fire rips through an Oakland apartment building appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Multiple fires in West Hollywood area prompt arson investigation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:10 AM

VIDEO: A series of fires in and around West Hollywood prompted multiple law enforcement agencies to respond, and an arson investigation has now been launched.

The post Multiple fires in West Hollywood area prompt arson investigation appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

1 killed, 2 injured after fire rips through mobile home park in Fullerton

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:05 AM

VIDEO: One person was killed and two others were injured after a fire ripped through a mobile home park in Fullerton Tuesday.

The post 1 killed, 2 injured after fire rips through mobile home park in Fullerton appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Firefighters knock down fire at commercial building in Baldwin Park

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:00 AM

A second alarm fire at a laundry facility inside a commercial building left extensive damage at two businesses in a Baldwin Park strip mall.

The post Firefighters knock down fire at commercial building in Baldwin Park appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Man, dog die in East Hollywood house fire

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:10 AM

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A deadly fire erupted at an East Hollywood home Sunday that claimed the life of a 53-year-old man and his dog, officials with the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed.

The post Man, dog die in East Hollywood house fire appeared first on Daily Dispatch.

Gear stolen from Stockton fire truck

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:05 AM

Firefighting gear went missing from a Stockton fire truck — and the department wants it back “no questions asked.” Firefighter protective equipment was stolen from the fire engine.

The post Gear stolen from Stockton fire truck appeared first on Daily Dispatch.