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. All other apps only rely on government alerts which can be hours late or flat out non-existent.

Watch Duty is run by active and retired firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, and reporters who monitor radio scanners in your area around the clock to bring you up-to-the-minute life saving information.

Wildfire tracking features:

Push notifications about nearby wildfires and ongoing firefighting efforts

Real-time updates as conditions change

Active fire perimeters and progress

Infrared satellite hotspot 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

Saved locations on the map

Watch Duty is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that will always provide an unparalleled FREE service at no cost, forever. Our maps and alerting will always remain free but if you become a member for $25/year you will receive special features as a token of our appreciation. Your membership dues will support our free service for all and remain free of advertising or sponsorship.

If you’d like to drop us a line, learn more, or ask questions you can reach us anytime at support.watchduty.org. We’d love to hear from you.

What's New in the Latest Version 2023.11.5

Last updated on Nov 9, 2023

Bugfixes and Improvements