Watch Duty (Wildfire)
Watch Duty (Wildfire) Summary
Watch Duty (Wildfire) is a Android app in the Communication category, developed by Watch Duty. First released 4 years ago(Aug 2021), the app has accumulated 1.7M+ total installs and 10.1K ratings with a 4.75★ (excellent) average rating.
Recent activity: 6.4K installs this week (13K over 4 weeks) showing above average growth , and 17 new ratings this week View trends →
Data tracking: SDKs and third-party integrations were last analyzed on Feb 21, 2026. The app's network data flows (API traffic to/from the app and its SDKs) were last crawled on Aug 14, 2025.
Store info: Last updated on Google Play on Feb 22, 2026 (version 1771523968).
Watch Duty (Wildfire) was last scanned for SDKs 2026-02-21. Below is the overview of third party companies detected in the app. The full list of raw SDKs, app permissions and unknown SDKs is available here.
Firebase
Google
Sentry.io
Kotlin4.75★
Ratings: 10.1K
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App Description
Wildfire Maps & Alerts
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. Specific government sources include:
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: https://www.noaa.gov/
- VIIRS: https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/data/instruments/viirs
- MODIS: https://modis.gsfc.nasa.gov
- National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC): https://www.nifc.gov
- California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE): https://www.fire.ca.gov
- California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): https://www.caloes.ca.gov
- National Weather Service (NWS): https://www.weather.gov/
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): https://www.epa.gov/
- Bureau of Land Management: https://www.blm.gov/
- Department of Defense: https://www.defense.gov/
- National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/
- US Fish and Wildlife Service: https://www.fws.gov/
- US Forest Service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/
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