Watch Duty: Wildfire Maps

Watch Duty: Wildfire Maps

By Sherwood Forestry Service, Inc.

  • Category: News
  • Release Date: 2021-08-10
  • Current Version: 2025.5.15
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 59.40 MB
  • Developer: Sherwood Forestry Service, Inc.
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS 14.0
Score: 4.92985
4.92985
From 29,543 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

  • Invaluable App

    5
    By bigman606
    The folks who need this app and the folks supporting/providing the data from this app - Thank you! The information is life saving and invaluable. Grateful to have this and its content at the ready in case of an emergency.
  • Such a valuable tool!

    5
    By Sylvia Dakota
    I have used this for two years. It is so valuable I have upgraded my membership. For me it’s an essential tool just like online banking or Amazon.
  • Everyone needs this App!!

    5
    By Elderberry Rose
    This public service App should be on everyone’s phone!! Especially for people in fire-prone areas… knowing where a fire is starting as soon as possible saves homes and lives… and Watch Duty does an EXCELLENT job of keeping us informed so we can act quickly and with knowledge. A huge THANK YOU to all who make this amazing public service possible!! 🥰
  • Oracle

    5
    By Birrote
    This app has been very helpful and keeps us up on any fire in the state, if you live in rural area? I highly recommend this app for your safety…. Thank you fire fighters God Bless
  • Feeling secure!

    5
    By Eve in AG
    There’s nothing making me feel more secure for my family and home than having the info Watch Duty provides!! Thank you for adding the donate one time, option! I had tried to write to request Venmo and a one time option so I’m happy I can now contribute!! Keep up the important work!
  • Great job

    5
    By Bixz22@/2
    Life saving
  • 😡

    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!!!

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