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-NEU-Dutch 2024

Saturday, October 5, 2024, 06:48 PM

CA-LNU-Glenhaven

Friday, October 4, 2024, 03:16 PM

CA-LAC-Cindy

Saturday, September 28, 2024, 07:39 PM

CA-RRU-Kirby

Friday, September 6, 2024, 04:09 PM

CA-RRU-Chapman

Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 04:05 PM

CA-BTU-Centerville

Monday, September 2, 2024, 07:07 PM

Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing

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

CA-KNP-Coffee Pot

Monday, August 19, 2024, 12:24 PM

Latest News

DailyDispatch - California

2 children, firefighter, and adult injured after apartment fire in Fresno, officials say

Friday, October 4, 2024, 03:00 AM

VIDEO: An apartment fire in central Fresno left two children, a firefighter, and an adult injured on Thursday night. The fire started around 7:30 pm at the Los Flores Apartment near First Street and Shields Avenue. When the first firefighters arrived, they burst into an apartment to rescue a 5-year-old girl.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KFSN-TV ABC 30 Fresno

Public memorial service announced for West Sacramento firefighter

Friday, October 4, 2024, 03:00 AM

The West Sacramento Fire Department announced plans for a public memorial service for Fire Engineer Timothy Hall, who died during a training exercise in September. “Fire Engineer Timothy Hall served our community with bravery, selflessness, and a deep commitment to protecting others. This service will be an opportunity for friends, family, colleagues, and the public to pay their respects and show support to Fire Engineer Hall’s family,” the department said in a statement.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTXL-TV FOX 40 Sacramento

Felicia Fire near Lake Piru tops 300 acres

Friday, October 4, 2024, 03:00 AM

VIDEOS/PHOTOS: A brush fire burning near Lake Piru Thursday afternoon, threatening nearby campgrounds and RV parks, grew to nearly 350 acres overnight, officials said. The blaze, called the Felicia Fire, was reported around 12:45 p.m. on the west side of the lake, located off Piru Canyon Road east of the city of Fillmore.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Ventura County Star - Metered Site

Fire crews battle 2-alarm house fire amidst 100 degree heat in Livermore

Friday, October 4, 2024, 03:00 AM

VIDEO: Livermore and Pleasanton Fire Department crews were able to control a two-alarm house fire that almost burned two homes on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters received a call about a residential fire in the 5000 block of Oakmont Circle in the Springtown District of Livermore just past 2:30 p.m. Fire crews arrived and found a fire affecting two homes.
- PUB DATE: 10/4/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRON-TV The CW/MyNetworkTV 4 San Francisco

Deadly car crash sparks 13-acre brush fire off 5 Freeway in Gorman area of Los Angeles County

Thursday, October 3, 2024, 03:00 AM

VIDEO: A deadly car crash on the 5 Freeway in the Gorman area of Los Angeles County apparently sparked a brush fire that burned several acres overnight. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday along southbound lanes at Gorman School Road, according to the California Highway Patrol's traffic log.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles

Emotional tribute for firefighter injured in Orange County rollover crash

Thursday, October 3, 2024, 03:00 AM

VIDEO: One of the firefighters injured in a violent rollover crash on an Orange County freeway last month was met by a large procession of friends, family, medical staff and fellow firefighters as he was being transferred to a Colorado hospital that specializes in neurorehabilitation for patients with spinal injuries, officials announced Wednesday.
- PUB DATE: 10/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

'It's very impactful': Ind. chief describes USAR work in devastated states

Sunday, October 6, 2024, 12:00 PM

Crown Point Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Cusack deployed with Indiana Task Force 1 to Florida and North Carolina

Mo. man arrested after burglarizing firehouse, stealing FFs' truck

Sunday, October 6, 2024, 08:00 AM

A St. Charles fire captain was able to help police by tracking stolen AirPods on his phone

Texas camp introduces young women to wildland firefighting careers

Saturday, October 5, 2024, 12:00 PM

The Texas A&M Forest Service camp gave young women from several counties hands-on lessons related to wildland firefighting

U.S. Forest Service, Calif. fire agencies battle over wildfire aviation policies

Saturday, October 5, 2024, 08:00 AM

A requirement that all aerial supervisors be government employees and the use of contractors has become a point of contention

Don’t be alarmed: How to coordinate a successful smoke alarm event

Friday, October 4, 2024, 12:11 PM

Identify the neighborhood to maximize impact, assemble your team, and get into the community

Photo of the Week: Fla. firefighters face fire during flooding

Friday, October 4, 2024, 09:53 AM

Tampa Fire Rescue personnel responded to several emergencies during Hurricane Helene
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