sbfireman
@sbfireman.bsky.social
Semi-retired fireguy living in Central Coast.
2 doggos, 1 fantastic wife, and 2 amazing kids makes for a full life!
Outdoorsy, student of wine (fancy way to say I drink wine), hunter-gatherer, reader of books, drinker of strong coffee
2 doggos, 1 fantastic wife, and 2 amazing kids makes for a full life!
Outdoorsy, student of wine (fancy way to say I drink wine), hunter-gatherer, reader of books, drinker of strong coffee
Sunrise in Wyoming.
October 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Sunrise in Wyoming.
The Cliffs in Ten Sleep, Wyoming.
October 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The Cliffs in Ten Sleep, Wyoming.
Said hello to an old friend this morning
October 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Said hello to an old friend this morning
Crawford Meadow - Eastern Oregon
September 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Crawford Meadow - Eastern Oregon
Dinner wines - All showed super well; the A. Et P. De Villaine Bouzeron was a treat; The Violot-Guillemard Volnay crunchy and a bit rustic; the Didier Fornerol Côte de Nuits was more polished.
Gathering Table - gatheringtablesolvang.com/menu/
Gathering Table - gatheringtablesolvang.com/menu/
August 25, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Dinner wines - All showed super well; the A. Et P. De Villaine Bouzeron was a treat; The Violot-Guillemard Volnay crunchy and a bit rustic; the Didier Fornerol Côte de Nuits was more polished.
Gathering Table - gatheringtablesolvang.com/menu/
Gathering Table - gatheringtablesolvang.com/menu/
A few from the KNF (Klamath National Forest) - wilderness areas do not disappoint:
Mule Creek Bridge
Marble Mountain Wilderness
Taylor Lake
Russian Wilderness
Mule Creek Bridge
Marble Mountain Wilderness
Taylor Lake
Russian Wilderness
August 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
A few from the KNF (Klamath National Forest) - wilderness areas do not disappoint:
Mule Creek Bridge
Marble Mountain Wilderness
Taylor Lake
Russian Wilderness
Mule Creek Bridge
Marble Mountain Wilderness
Taylor Lake
Russian Wilderness
Important Research - jump on if you can and help with Evacuation Modeling software
July 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Important Research - jump on if you can and help with Evacuation Modeling software
Tell me you're on a fire in the southwest without telling me you're on a fire in the southwest...
July 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Tell me you're on a fire in the southwest without telling me you're on a fire in the southwest...
A few from last night.....
May 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
A few from last night.....
Kew Royal Botanical Gardens -
April 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Kew Royal Botanical Gardens -
Not a ton of great news out there - got outside this early morning and found this. A much better way to start the day.
February 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Not a ton of great news out there - got outside this early morning and found this. A much better way to start the day.
Morning under the oaks - finding peace.
February 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Morning under the oaks - finding peace.
Camping spot. Fantastic place to start a day (proper cup of coffee assumed).
January 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Camping spot. Fantastic place to start a day (proper cup of coffee assumed).
Unofficial Heat signature(s) from Palisades Fire. CA-LAC
January 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Unofficial Heat signature(s) from Palisades Fire. CA-LAC
October carpet - Sangre de Cristo Mountains
December 21, 2024 at 6:46 PM
October carpet - Sangre de Cristo Mountains
As part of Incident Management Teams (CICIMT4) - Moose (www.instagram.com/moose.on.a.f...) always goes with me. Here, he's reviewing a "209" (if you have questions, hit me up and I'll give the deeper dive to you).
December 17, 2024 at 4:53 PM
As part of Incident Management Teams (CICIMT4) - Moose (www.instagram.com/moose.on.a.f...) always goes with me. Here, he's reviewing a "209" (if you have questions, hit me up and I'll give the deeper dive to you).
Sitting in the fog waiting for something to walk by (and much like the tree falling in the forest if no-one's around, would it be heard - would i be able to see a dang thing?)
Get out on a hike today (and call your Mom just cause!)
Get out on a hike today (and call your Mom just cause!)
December 15, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Sitting in the fog waiting for something to walk by (and much like the tree falling in the forest if no-one's around, would it be heard - would i be able to see a dang thing?)
Get out on a hike today (and call your Mom just cause!)
Get out on a hike today (and call your Mom just cause!)
Mount Crumpit (in anticipation of an appearance of the Grinch) - 2024.
Taken while assigned to Diamond Lake Complex, Idleyld Park, Oregon
Taken while assigned to Diamond Lake Complex, Idleyld Park, Oregon
December 11, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Mount Crumpit (in anticipation of an appearance of the Grinch) - 2024.
Taken while assigned to Diamond Lake Complex, Idleyld Park, Oregon
Taken while assigned to Diamond Lake Complex, Idleyld Park, Oregon
Cool finds - hidden in plain sight. VSFB
December 5, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Cool finds - hidden in plain sight. VSFB
One of my first photos: Fashion Island (Newport Beach) looking across from the Back Bay, 1975
December 4, 2024 at 4:12 PM
One of my first photos: Fashion Island (Newport Beach) looking across from the Back Bay, 1975
Finding beauty on the trail. It's never too hard to do if you slow down or look down (or sometimes fall down).
December 2, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Finding beauty on the trail. It's never too hard to do if you slow down or look down (or sometimes fall down).
out in the field, out in the morning, out in the mist
December 1, 2024 at 2:57 PM
out in the field, out in the morning, out in the mist