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
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Watch Duty FAQ
Is Watch Duty free?
Yes, Watch Duty is completely free and it doesn't have any in-app purchases or subscriptions.
Is Watch Duty legit?
✅ The Watch Duty app appears to be high-quality and legitimate. Users are very satisfied.
Watch Duty has been an incredible resource to monitor wildfires in California where we live. We are located in the woods in a slightly inaccessible area, and Watch Duty is my number one resource to determine how we should deal with any surrounding fires. I applaud all of the updates and efforts that the staff at Watch Duty make to keep this app so up-to-date and informative. Thank you so much for making this available to so many people! If I could give the app ten stars, I would.
Best fire app ever
This is the best I use this a lot bc I live in the Bay Area and this app is really helpful you should definitely try it
House saver
This service is prompt and descriptive giving me enough time to prepare for fires coming my way.
Exceptional coverage
Just got introduced to this app in the Franklin fire times. I relied on it consistently and it was accurate and timely.
You do not have to join, but it is a great way to support their efforts and it is only $25 a year You could skip Starbucks…❣️
Top notch
We live in a extremely high fire zone east of San Diego in Cleveland National Forest. The notifications and in conjunction with the cameras is invaluable. Good job!!
Everything you need in one place
After many panicked attempts to get current info on local fires, I finally discovered Watch Duty. So grateful for the up to date information, thorough coverage, and alerts.
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Good App to have. At times the name of the town is not given in the location. We do not all know the highways; could a town name be included?
Best Fire App!
Best fire app I’ve found. A must have if you live in a fire area.
Can’t live in the Santa Monica Mountains without Watch Duty!!!
Outstanding App. If you live in an area that is subject to Wildfires, you need this tool. We got burned out by the Woolsey Fire in 2018. If we had this app back then, we would have been FAR better off!
WD is a Fantastic App
We rely on WD for critical information and alerts. It gives me a measure of calm during fire season. Excellent resouce.
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