Editor's Review
🔥 Watch Duty is your essential tool for staying informed and safe during wildfire season. Unlike other apps that rely on delayed government alerts, Watch Duty provides real-time information vetted by trained professionals, including active and retired firefighters, dispatchers, and reporters. This dedicated team monitors radio scanners around the clock to deliver up-to-the-minute, life-saving updates. 🚀
Here’s what makes Watch Duty stand out:
- Real-Time Updates: Get push notifications about nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts as conditions change. 🚨
- Active Fire Perimeters: Track the progress of active fire perimeters in real-time. 🔥
- Infrared Satellite Hotspots: Access infrared satellite hotspots from VIIRS and MODIS. 🛰️
- Evacuation Information: Find evacuation orders and shelter information quickly. 🏠
- Air Attack Tracking: Monitor air attack and air tanker flight activity. ✈️
Watch Duty is a non-profit organization committed to providing a free and ad-free service. 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. We source our information from publicly available and trusted sources, including NOAA, NIFC, CAL FIRE, and Cal OES. ⚠️
For more information or support, contact us at support.watchduty.org. Stay safe and informed with Watch Duty! 🛡️
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Features
Real-time wildfire push notifications
Active fire perimeters and progress
Infrared satellite hotspots
Wind speed and direction data
Evacuation orders and shelter info
Historical wildfire perimeters
Street and satellite maps
Air attack flight tracker
Pros
Real-time wildfire information
Information vetted by professionals
Powered by real people
No advertising or sponsorship
Dedicated team of first responders
Cons
Not affiliated with any government agency
Reliance on public sources