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🔥 Watch Duty: Your Real-Time Wildfire Guardian! 🔥
In an era where information is power, Watch Duty stands out as the only wildfire mapping and alert app fueled by real people, not cold algorithms. Imagine having a dedicated team of active and retired firefighters 👨🚒, dispatchers 📞, first responders 🚑, and reporters 📰 working around the clock to keep you safe. That's Watch Duty!
Unlike other apps that depend solely on government alerts (which can often lag), Watch Duty delivers up-to-the-minute, life-saving information. How? By monitoring radio scanners 📻 and verifying data through trained professionals. It’s like having a personal wildfire intelligence team in your pocket!
Here’s what makes Watch Duty a must-have:
- Real-Time Updates: Get push notifications about nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts as they unfold.
- Professional Vetting: Information is vetted by trained professionals, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Comprehensive Data: Access active fire perimeters, progress, infrared satellite hotspots (VIIRS and MODIS), wind speed and direction, and more.
- Evacuation Support: Stay informed with evacuation orders and shelter information to keep your family safe.
- Historical Data: Review historical wildfire perimeters to understand potential risks in your area.
- Air Support Tracking: Monitor air attack and air tanker flights in real-time.
- Custom Locations: Save important locations for quick access on the map.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Watch Duty is committed to providing this crucial service free of charge and without any advertising or sponsorship. You can support their mission with a $25/year membership, which unlocks special features as a token of appreciation. 🙏
Disclaimer: Watch Duty is not affiliated with any government agency. The app sources its information from publicly available and trusted sources, including government agencies, radio transmissions, and satellite data from NOAA, NIFC, CAL FIRE, and Cal OES. ⚠️
For more information or support, reach out at support.watchduty.org. Your safety is their priority!
Privacy Policy: https://www.watchduty.org/legal/privacy-policy
Download Watch Duty today and gain peace of mind knowing you have a reliable, real-time wildfire information source at your fingertips! 🛡️
Features
Push notifications for nearby wildfires
Real-time updates as conditions change
Active fire perimeters and progress tracking
Infrared satellite hotspots from VIIRS and MODIS
Wind speed and direction monitoring
Evacuation orders & shelter information
Historical wildfire perimeters display
Street and satellite maps integration
Air attack and air tanker flight tracker
Save locations for quick access
Pros
Real-time updates from vetted professionals
Powered by firefighters and first responders
Provides evacuation orders and shelter information
Offers air attack and tanker flight tracking
Non-profit, free of charge, and ad-free service
Cons
Not affiliated with any government agency
Relies on publicly available information
