Watch Duty: Wildfire Maps

Watch Duty: Wildfire Maps

By Sherwood Forestry Service, Inc.

  • Category: News
  • Release Date: 2021-08-10
  • Current Version: 2025.5.8
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 59.38 MB
  • Developer: Sherwood Forestry Service, Inc.
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
Score: 4.9
4.92987
From 29,246 Ratings

Description

Watch Duty is the only wildfire mapping and alert app powered by real people giving you real-time information vetted by trained professionals, not robots. While many other apps rely solely on government alerts, which can often be delayed, Watch Duty provides up-to-the-minute, life-saving information through a dedicated team of active and retired firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, and reporters who monitor radio scanners around the clock. We aim to keep you informed and safe with real-time updates and alerts. Wildfire Tracking Features: - Push notifications about nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts - Real-time updates as conditions change - Active fire perimeters and progress - Infrared satellite hotspots from VIIRS and MODIS - Wind speed and direction - Evacuation orders & shelter information - Historical wildfire perimeters - Street and satellite maps - Air attack and air tanker flight tracker - Save locations for quick access on the map Watch Duty is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our service will always remain free of charge and free of advertising or sponsorship. You can support our mission with a $25/year membership, which grants access to special features as a token of our appreciation. Disclaimer: Watch Duty is not affiliated with any government agency. The information provided in this app is sourced from publicly available and trusted sources, including but not limited to government agencies, radio transmissions, and satellite data. For more information or support, feel free to contact us at support.watchduty.org. Privacy Policy: https://www.watchduty.org/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Reviews

  • 😡

    1
    By Koloakid
    Won’t work on my new iPhone otherwise I love the app.
  • Great fire lookout tool

    5
    By Michael Ludwig
    As a Marin County Fire Lookout, this tool gives me important situational awareness
  • Only way to get information

    5
    By Woodbutcher too
    I find this app is about the only way for me to get information because I live in a rural section of the county.
  • A lifeline

    5
    By Boss Sweet
    When you have a dry summer this is the program you want to alert you of fires in your area!!! Would not be without this tool!!!
  • Amazing app

    5
    By Bentonw80
    So grateful for this app. It really helped us stay in the know this past year about potential dangers. Thank you to the creators and maintainers!
  • Latest version broke it

    1
    By Gafdort
    When I get a notification, the area to the right just spins, then I get an unknown error occurred. There are no more fire icons on the map.
  • The best

    5
    By kPunkya
    Living in a vulnerable area with high fire potential much of the year, we belong to several watch and fire alert groups. Watch Duty is the best. It’s accurate, timely, and flexible, all wrapped up in an app with a terrific UI and the ability to receive updates for multiple locations at once and quickly. Thanks, Watch Duty!
  • Multiple device support?

    4
    By TheREALDJMac
    I have a membership, subscription. I also use multiple devices. iPads, iPhone, Apple Watch and MBP M4. The program does not recognize my subscription on every device and so I’m missing the features I pay more for. Otherwise, wonderful and useful program that has been very helpful managing living in a high risk wildfire area, near Yosemite National Park. Thank you!
  • I joined & I thank you

    5
    By blahhhhhhhnnn
    I’m up Walker and found this very enlightening the notifications are spot on. Grateful to have your expertise and time.
  • We rely on this app in Northeast WA.

    5
    By acynmlpp
    This app keeps us updated on any wildfires that have the potential to cause damage in Northeast Washington state as we are constantly on alert 🚨

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