Tag: Emergency Preparedness

A profile of Watch Duty creator John Clarke Mills, who is expanding the free fire-tracking app so it becomes a one-stop shop for information during any disaster (Boone Ashworth/Wired)

Firefighter John Clarke Mills is a man on a mission. After his hazardous experiences battling the Tubbs Fire in 2017, Mills sought to develop a tool that would make his fellow firefighters’ jobs easier and safer. The result was Watch Duty, a groundbreaking app that provides firefighters with real-time updates on fires. But Mills’ vision doesn’t stop there. He hopes to expand Watch Duty into a one-stop shop for emergency information, enabling first responders and civilians alike to stay informed and prepared in the face of any disaster.