Volunteer Contributor/ Reporter
Watch Duty
About this role
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization that provides real-time, verified public-safety information during emergencies. They rely on volunteers and professionals to help gather, verify, and synthesize information related to active wildfires and other emergencies.
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About Watch Duty
watchduty.orgWatch Duty is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides real-time wildfire maps and alerts to notify people of nearby fires and firefighting activity. It delivers situational awareness via iOS and Android apps and a web map, sending timely push notifications about active incidents and response efforts. The platform partners with agencies and mobilizes volunteers to expand coverage and preparedness. Cited by outlets like Wired, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, Watch Duty’s mission is to help communities stay safe when seconds count.
Recent company news
San Diego Business JournalGoFundMe, Watch Duty Partner to Strengthen Disaster Response
Dec 2, 2025
PR NewswireMapbox Partners with Watch Duty, Award-Winning Wildfire Alert App Honored by TIME, Apple, and Fast Company
Jul 15, 2025
time.comTIME100 Most Influential Companies 2025: Watch Duty
Jun 26, 2025
Yahoo FinanceRing and Watch Duty Launch New Feature ‘Fire Watch’: A Lifeline for Communities Facing Wildfire and Smoke Danger
Jan 6, 2026
Business InsiderRing Teams up With Watch Duty After CEO's Old Garage Burned in LA Fires
Jan 6, 2026
About Watch Duty
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$32k – $44k
per year