Desk Reporter

About the role

The National Wildfire Tracking Team (NWTT) is a non-profit, non-partisan public safety organization focused on wildfires, severe weather, and disaster events across the United States. Our mission is to deliver timely, verified, and actionable information that helps communities, responders, and decision-makers understand developing incidents in real time. We are currently expanding our team and seeking Volunteer Desk Reporters nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CAD systems, alerts, and weather data for wildfire, severe weather, and disaster-related activity
• Write incident alerts and provide real-time updates via NWTT social media channels
• Work independently and collaboratively to verify information and develop accurate incident reports
• Contribute updates to our Sentinel All-Hazards Intelligence Platform

Requirements

• Interest in wildfire management, disaster response, public service, reporting, or journalism
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work remotely, both independently and as part of a distributed team

Skills

• Previous experience in emergency services, reporting, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience with data monitoring, radio scanning, or situational awareness tools (preferred)

Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding, training materials, guidebooks, and ongoing team support
• Volunteer hours are trackable for service documentation

Schedule

Recommended commitment: 1 hour per week. Minimum: 2 hours per month to remain active.