Watch Duty
@watchduty.org
Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.
Imagine the feeling of looking out the window, thinking you smell incense, and seeing your neighbor's house on fire. Here's Steve's story and how Watch Duty is changing this experience for millions of people.
December 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Imagine the feeling of looking out the window, thinking you smell incense, and seeing your neighbor's house on fire. Here's Steve's story and how Watch Duty is changing this experience for millions of people.
Whoa - we are speechless to have Cofounder and CEO John Clarke Mills included in this year's Top 10 Essential @ted.com Talks!
This one is for the folks who don't take 'no' for an answer when lives are at stake.
Watch the Top 10 at www.ted.com/playlists/89...
This one is for the folks who don't take 'no' for an answer when lives are at stake.
Watch the Top 10 at www.ted.com/playlists/89...
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Whoa - we are speechless to have Cofounder and CEO John Clarke Mills included in this year's Top 10 Essential @ted.com Talks!
This one is for the folks who don't take 'no' for an answer when lives are at stake.
Watch the Top 10 at www.ted.com/playlists/89...
This one is for the folks who don't take 'no' for an answer when lives are at stake.
Watch the Top 10 at www.ted.com/playlists/89...
When the Tubbs Fire ripped through Rich's neighborhood in 2017, it quickly became one of the most destructive in California history. Rich's neighbor Joan was in her bed. She didn't hear the sirens, and she didn't receive an alert.
December 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
When the Tubbs Fire ripped through Rich's neighborhood in 2017, it quickly became one of the most destructive in California history. Rich's neighbor Joan was in her bed. She didn't hear the sirens, and she didn't receive an alert.
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If you live in a fire prone area of the US, i would recommend downloading this app to stay current during fire incidents & fire season. Its a great app, even in the free version.
“We’re transforming how disaster information is shared by putting people first, not profit. Expanding Watch Duty nationwide ensures no one faces disaster in the dark” - John Mills, Co-Founder & CEO
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
December 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
If you live in a fire prone area of the US, i would recommend downloading this app to stay current during fire incidents & fire season. Its a great app, even in the free version.
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This is how we stay ahead of fires in our area, and they just expanded their coverage to nationwide. I'm so excited to hear more people will have access.
“We’re transforming how disaster information is shared by putting people first, not profit. Expanding Watch Duty nationwide ensures no one faces disaster in the dark” - John Mills, Co-Founder & CEO
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
December 9, 2025 at 5:54 AM
This is how we stay ahead of fires in our area, and they just expanded their coverage to nationwide. I'm so excited to hear more people will have access.
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Very uplifting 5 min. TED talk!
You can watch the full @ted.com talk here: go.ted.com/johnmills
How we built Watch Duty, the lifesaving wildfire alert app
After finding himself alone in an unreported wildfire in the woodlands of California, John Mills decided to take matters into his own hands. Hear the incredible story of how he rallied fire survivors ...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Very uplifting 5 min. TED talk!
“We’re transforming how disaster information is shared by putting people first, not profit. Expanding Watch Duty nationwide ensures no one faces disaster in the dark” - John Mills, Co-Founder & CEO
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
December 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“We’re transforming how disaster information is shared by putting people first, not profit. Expanding Watch Duty nationwide ensures no one faces disaster in the dark” - John Mills, Co-Founder & CEO
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
Watch Duty is a nonprofit organization. We’re supported by donors both big and small whether it’s...
When fires started spreading in Jennifer’s community, misinformation ran wild. She’d stay up all night trying to triangulate official sources against Facebook posts. When Watch Duty launched, we took the burden off her plate and her nervous system could finally rest.
December 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
When fires started spreading in Jennifer’s community, misinformation ran wild. She’d stay up all night trying to triangulate official sources against Facebook posts. When Watch Duty launched, we took the burden off her plate and her nervous system could finally rest.
“When a wildfire breaks out, every second counts.”
Watch Cofounder & CEO John Clarke Mills’s powerful @ted.com Talk on the life-or-death gaps in emergency alerts – and how Watch Duty is challenging the status quo.
Watch Cofounder & CEO John Clarke Mills’s powerful @ted.com Talk on the life-or-death gaps in emergency alerts – and how Watch Duty is challenging the status quo.
December 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
“When a wildfire breaks out, every second counts.”
Watch Cofounder & CEO John Clarke Mills’s powerful @ted.com Talk on the life-or-death gaps in emergency alerts – and how Watch Duty is challenging the status quo.
Watch Cofounder & CEO John Clarke Mills’s powerful @ted.com Talk on the life-or-death gaps in emergency alerts – and how Watch Duty is challenging the status quo.
Watch Duty is among @inc.com’s Best in Business of 2025! As a winner in both Best in Innovation and Best in Social Good categories, we know nothing big happens alone. Every achievement, we earn together...
December 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Watch Duty is among @inc.com’s Best in Business of 2025! As a winner in both Best in Innovation and Best in Social Good categories, we know nothing big happens alone. Every achievement, we earn together...
ICYMI Watch Duty is expanding to all 50 U.S. states to make sure that every community has access to verified, real-time wildfire information.
In the past four years, we’ve gone from supporting a few counties in California, to millions of users across 22 states, to now the entirety of the U.S. (1/2)
In the past four years, we’ve gone from supporting a few counties in California, to millions of users across 22 states, to now the entirety of the U.S. (1/2)
December 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
ICYMI Watch Duty is expanding to all 50 U.S. states to make sure that every community has access to verified, real-time wildfire information.
In the past four years, we’ve gone from supporting a few counties in California, to millions of users across 22 states, to now the entirety of the U.S. (1/2)
In the past four years, we’ve gone from supporting a few counties in California, to millions of users across 22 states, to now the entirety of the U.S. (1/2)
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This is huge. And underscores the growing reality and risk of wildfire across the United States.
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When you're faced with an emergency like a wildfire, where do you turn for information?
As of today, everyone across 50 U.S. states can now rely on Watch Duty: Simple, clear, actionable alerts backed by a powerhouse team that combines cutting-edge technology with nonstop human monitoring.
As of today, everyone across 50 U.S. states can now rely on Watch Duty: Simple, clear, actionable alerts backed by a powerhouse team that combines cutting-edge technology with nonstop human monitoring.
December 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This is huge. And underscores the growing reality and risk of wildfire across the United States.
bsky.app/profile/watc...
bsky.app/profile/watc...
When you're faced with an emergency like a wildfire, where do you turn for information?
As of today, everyone across 50 U.S. states can now rely on Watch Duty: Simple, clear, actionable alerts backed by a powerhouse team that combines cutting-edge technology with nonstop human monitoring.
As of today, everyone across 50 U.S. states can now rely on Watch Duty: Simple, clear, actionable alerts backed by a powerhouse team that combines cutting-edge technology with nonstop human monitoring.
December 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
When you're faced with an emergency like a wildfire, where do you turn for information?
As of today, everyone across 50 U.S. states can now rely on Watch Duty: Simple, clear, actionable alerts backed by a powerhouse team that combines cutting-edge technology with nonstop human monitoring.
As of today, everyone across 50 U.S. states can now rely on Watch Duty: Simple, clear, actionable alerts backed by a powerhouse team that combines cutting-edge technology with nonstop human monitoring.