Fire Chief, City of Sansom Park | Wildland FF | Paramedic | Husband to an EM Doc | California Native | Watch Duty Vol.
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Dave Lincoln retweeted
Watch Duty started with one of the hardest disasters to track: wildfires, which have the least digital information and require reporters to monitor radios around the clock.
Now we're bringing that same human-vetted approach to alerts for major flooding.
In an interview with "This Week in Disasters", @johnclarkemills shares more on the ethos behind Watch Duty's work, expanding to major flooding coverage, and why human expertise stays at the center of everything we do: watch-duty.visitlink.me/gjue…
Dave Lincoln retweeted
We are humbled to officially partner with @PulsePoint who is not only a leader in community emergency response but the original inspiration for Watch Duty. All of us at Watch Duty are avid users and their vegetation fire dispatches are a primary signal for us to jump into action. Without them we would all be less safe.
In the newest version of your PulsePoint app, you will now see direct links to Watch Duty for the vegetation fires we’re tracking. We hope you don’t need us, but we’ll both be there for you when you do.
Dave Lincoln retweeted
We’ve put together a how-to video demonstrating many of our different features to share with your friends, neighbors, and your uncle who lives alone in fire country and still thinks the Internet is a “fad”.
youtube.com/watch?v=FZjivBDM…
RT @watchdutyapp: It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of one of our own, Rick Smith, a dedicated Watch Duty volunteer from C…
xitter.cf/watchdutynews IS NOT the official profile of the Watch Duty organization. @watchdutyapp is the official page of Watch Duty. Be safe friends and followers!
Dave Lincoln retweeted
Ever since the deadly wildfires began in Los Angeles two weeks ago, residents have largely turned to the Watch Duty app for the most up-to-date information.
@TheStephSy spoke to two members of the small team who make it possible.
Dave Lincoln retweeted
A huge shout out to @barkflight and the entire @watchdutyapp team for their work the last few weeks. There is no doubt in my mind that lives were saved because of their reporting. Please watch the video and give some kudos to those who deserve it
Dave Lincoln retweeted
Cheers to our very own @barkflight (and his cats) for keeping Angelenos safe even when he was under threat 🐈🍻
Ever since the deadly wildfires began in Los Angeles two weeks ago, residents have largely turned to the Watch Duty app for the most up-to-date information.
@TheStephSy spoke to two members of the small team who make it possible.
Dave Lincoln retweeted
BREAKING: A major situation is developing in Orange County near the #AirportFire, where a wild land firefighter transport vehicle, carrying as many as a dozen FFs, has been involved in a horrific crash. Several medevac helicopters have airlifted multiple patients.
Dave Lincoln retweeted
So very sad the homes being lost. This is going to be mass devastation up here when it’s all said and done. #bridgefire #wrightwood
Dave Lincoln retweeted
Introducing our non-profit member benefits! Get three of your most requested features for only $25/yr
- Air tanker tracking
- Saved map locations
- Unlimited county monitoring
As always, maps and alerts will remain free. All membership dues will go towards keeping it that way
Dave Lincoln retweeted
Introducing Watch Duty Pro — professional features for firefighters, first responders, and emergency managers for only $79 for the first year ($99 after that).
This enhanced version extends our existing capabilities by offering additional features and resources in a single place to help first responders make informed decisions faster.
Watch Duty Pro includes:
- Public Land Ownership & Responsibility areas
- Private Land Ownership
- Pre-planned Evacuation Zone Maps
- Radio Repeaters - Locations with Channels [Starting w/ CA]
- Critical Infrastructure - Electric and Gas Transmission lines
- Utility service territory
- Historical and inactive fires with the ability to search
Features coming soon:
- Fire Progression Models
- Live Fuels & Forecast
- Broadcastify Feed Catalog
- Map Tools - Distance measurements, pin drops, and more
You can upgrade to Pro in the same app that you know and trust for only $79 for the first year if purchased before December 31, 2024 and just $99 per year after that.
As always, the core life and safety features of Watch Duty will remain free and all proceeds from memberships will go to supporting our non-profit operations.
Dave Lincoln retweeted
Today, with deep reverence and honor, we remember and celebrate the lives of CAL FIRE Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, CAL FIRE Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa.
Their lives were a testament to service and sacrifice, embodying the very essence of bravery and dedication. Their unwavering commitment to protecting others and their determined spirit will continue to inspire and guide us.
#fallenheroes
ALT Graphic honors CAL FIRE Assistant Chief Josh Bischof, CAL FIRE Captain Tim Rodriguez, and Pilot Tony Sousa. The three died in a CAL FIRE helicopter accident.
Dave Lincoln retweeted
Hello @watchdutyapp - there’s a photo in this @AP article showing an evacuee from Ruidoso looking at a Watch Duty map.
apnews.com/article/7d367792f…
Screenshot and caption:
ALT A Ruidoso resident checks a map on a screen while spending the night at a shelter in Roswell, N.M., Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Thousands of southern New Mexico residents fled the mountainous village as a wind-whipped wildfire tore through homes and other buildings. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Dave Lincoln retweeted
.@CAStateParks has partnered with Watch Duty to enhance prescribed fire awareness. California State Parks will post real-time updates about prescribed fires directly on the Watch Duty app.
