Watch Duty (Wildfire) 2025.4.17

Watch Duty offers a unique wildfire mapping and alert application that provides real-time information from verified sources, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Unlike other apps that solely rely on government notifications, Watch Duty is run by a dedicated team of active and retired firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, and reporters. These professionals monitor radio scanners around the clock to deliver up-to-the-minute critical information.

Key features of Watch Duty include:

• Timely push notifications on nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts
• Continuous updates as conditions evolve
• Details on active fire perimeters and progress
• Infrared satellite hotspot data from VIIRS and MODIS
• Wind speed and direction information
• Evacuation orders and shelter locations
• Access to historical wildfire perimeters
• Street and satellite maps for better visualization
• Air attack and air tanker flight tracking functionality
• Saving locations on the map for quick reference

Furthermore, as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Watch Duty provides a free service without any hidden costs. While the core features will always be available at no charge, users can opt for a $25 annual membership to unlock additional functionalities as a gesture of support. This membership fee goes towards sustaining the free services offered by Watch Duty while maintaining an ad-free and sponsor-free platform.

If you have any inquiries or wish to connect with Watch Duty, feel free to reach out to us at support.watchduty.org. We appreciate your feedback and are eager to hear from you.