HEALDSBURG, Calif., June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Watch Duty, the leading wildfire
information app, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration
with California State Parks aimed at improving wildfire safety and
communication across the state. As part of this partnership,
California State Parks will now be posting directly on the Watch
Duty platform, providing valuable updates about prescribed fires
throughout the parks system.
This collaboration comes at a critical time as California faces increasing wildfire
risks. By leveraging the reach and capabilities of Watch
Duty, California State Parks will be able to disseminate important
information to not only residents of the surrounding areas but also
the fire services and first responders.
"We are excited to partner with California State Parks to
enhance wildfire safety for our communities," said John Mills, CEO of Watch Duty. "This
collaboration allows us to work with more fire practitioners who
are putting good fire on the ground and let residents know there is
nothing to worry about when they smell smoke."
This partnership comes on the heels of Watch Duty's earlier
announcement in April that Fire Forward, the leading burn bosses in
California, are also posting
directly on Watch Duty to help keep our communities informed.
In addition, Watch Duty has already partnered with the California
Air Resources Board (CARB) to become the leader in real-time
prescribed fire information.
The integration of California State Parks' postings on Watch
Duty is now live and available to users of the app.
For more information about Watch Duty and to download the app,
visit watchduty.org.
For more information about California State Parks, visit
parks.ca.gov.
For more information about Fire Forward, visit
fireforward.org.
For more information about CARB, visit arb.ca.gov.
About Watch Duty
Watch Duty is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to
providing real-time wildfire information and alerts to help
communities make informed decisions during wildfire events. The
Watch Duty app is powered by a network of volunteers, including
firefighters and first responders, who monitor radio scanners and
send up-to-the-minute information directly to users' phones.
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