Local 814 vs PPE Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Local 814
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The official mobile app for the Sioux Falls Firefighters Association - IAFF Local 814. Features include: - What's New - Social Media - Upcoming Events - Fire Fighter Health & Safety - Benevolent Foundation - Step up for Heroes - Photo Gallery - Contact Us - News Feeds - Push Notifications MEMBERS ONLY can view: - Member Home - Messaging (Admin Only) - Push Notification Archive - Officers & Staff - Photo Gallery - Events Calendar - Constitution & Bylaws - President's Page - Secretary Treasurer's Page - Health & Safety Task Force - MDA - Chaplains - Retiree's Page - Auxillary Home - SFFR Shirt Orders - Endorsements - Meeting Minutes - Member Directory - Committees - Message Board - Blogs - Classified Ads - Online Voting - Downloads - Contracts - Shift Trades - Shift Calendar
PPE Mobile
This app serves as a mobile companion for firefighters, allowing them to manage their personal protective equipment and department assets. It helps track compliance, log maintenance, and acknowledge gear, ensuring readiness and accountability for the job.
- View assigned gear and compliance status
- Log maintenance tasks for equipment
- Acknowledge receipt of PPE and uniforms
- Track compliance with department policies
- Manage department assets on the go
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PPE Mobile is the official mobile companion for firefighters with an active Fire Department or Enterprise PPE Software subscription. Built specifically for the demands of the fire service, PPE Mobile puts complete control of your personal protective equipment and department assets directly in your hands — on shift or at the station. Key Features My Items — View all gear and assets currently assigned to you (coats, gloves, pants, laptops, and more) with clear compliance status including Not Compliant and Pending Acknowledgement. Quick Maintenance — Add items to a batch, search by serial number, log maintenance tasks, and submit everything in one fast pass. Gear Acknowledgement — Formally acknowledge receipt of PPE, uniforms, and issued gear with full understanding of care, return, and responsibility policies. Review and acknowledge multiple items at once. Designed to reduce administrative burden while strengthening accountability, PPE Mobile helps you: Track compliance effortlessly Keep gear in top condition Meet department and NFPA requirements with confidence Stay focused on what matters most — the job Whether you’re checking your turnout gear after a call or acknowledging new equipment, PPE Mobile makes it simple, fast, and reliable. Requires an active subscription to your Fire Department’s PPE management software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PPE Mobile at every 6 days against Local 814's every 40 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Local 814 ships an update every 40 months, PPE Mobile every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Local 814 | PPE Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sioux Falls Fire Fighters Association Inc | PPE Software LLC |
In-app purchases
Local 814
No in-app purchases
PPE Mobile
No in-app purchases
