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-SNF-Blue

Monday, July 7, 2025, 01:01 AM

CA-FKU- Stoney

Sunday, July 6, 2025, 07:13 PM

CA-SQF- Flume

Sunday, July 6, 2025, 06:02 PM

CA-FKU- wildcat

Sunday, July 6, 2025, 01:50 PM

CA-SLU/LPF-Madre

Thursday, July 3, 2025, 10:12 PM

CA-FKU-Elwood

Thursday, July 3, 2025, 08:24 PM

Wilfire Intel - CA - Continuing

CA-SDU/LKS-Monte

Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 08:19 PM

CA-LMU- Beyers???

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 10:31 PM

CA-JTP-Eureka

Saturday, May 31, 2025, 12:09 PM

CA-SDU-Henderson

Saturday, May 31, 2025, 01:51 AM

CA-INF-Inn

Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:29 PM

CA-SQF-Democrat 2025

Sunday, May 18, 2025, 07:17 PM

Latest News

FireRescue1 - Top Articles

Heroic rescue stories emerge from deadly Texas floodwaters

Monday, July 7, 2025, 05:13 PM

Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others

A fire chief’s guide to advancing your department with purpose and maturity

Monday, July 7, 2025, 01:04 PM

Channel your department’s drive into meaningful outcomes through maturity, reflection and servant leadership

27 Camp Mystic campers, counselors lost in devastating Texas flooding

Monday, July 7, 2025, 12:34 PM

More than 80 people are dead and dozens still missing after historic flash flooding hit central Texas over the July Fourth weekend, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic

From Sahara sands to station strength: Leadership lessons from a 250-km race

Monday, July 7, 2025, 12:26 PM

What a fire chief learned in the Sahara about building endurance, integrating work-life priorities and leading with purpose

Remnants of tropical storm bring water rescues to central N.C.

Monday, July 7, 2025, 12:05 PM

More than 60 people were displaced and over 50 water rescues were performed in Chapel Hill as flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal inundated homes and businesses across central North Carolina

Tradition vs. function: The debate over firefighter helmet components

Monday, July 7, 2025, 11:40 AM

Comparing classic leather helmets with contemporary models while examining safety features and compliance with current standards.
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