Comparison

CMC Field Guide vs FD Pump Ops

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CMC Field Guide

Access rope rescue and access diagrams, reference charts, and how-to information instantly in the field. This free app provides essential rescue references, allows for note-taking, and supports offline access to downloaded content.

Highlights
  • Rope rescue and access diagrams
  • Reference charts
  • How-to information
  • Bookmark and take notes
  • Offline access to downloads
  • Browse equipment and tutorials
Features
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This free App allows quick access to rope rescue and access diagrams, reference charts, how-to information, and rescue references, all from the palm of your hand while out in the field. It's packed with reference charts, diagrams, and how-to information. With the CMC Field Guide App you can: Access rescue references instantly Bookmark and take notes on your favorite sections Download videos, guides, and manuals for offline use Browse equipment and information, tutorials, and product user manuals **Note** Updating this App will give you access to all of the functionality built into the most recent version of the App. Your saved information including Notes, References, and Attachments, will be carried through into the updated version.

About

FD Pump Ops

This comprehensive fireground operating system provides firefighters with essential tools for pump operations, fire flow estimation, relay pumping, wildland incidents, and company officer decision-making. It offers a distraction-free, offline-capable interface designed for high-stress environments, replacing traditional reference materials with digital confidence.

Highlights
  • Pump discharge pressure calculations
  • Friction loss for various lines
  • Fire flow estimation methods
  • Relay pumping calculations
  • Wildland fire tools
  • Company officer decision support
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Own Your Panel. Own the Fireground. 24/7. This is not another calculator app. This is a complete fireground operating system built for real firefighters, engineers, and company officers who want absolute confidence on the pump panel and beyond. Designed by firefighters, for firefighters, this app delivers the most comprehensive collection of fire hydraulics, engineer tools, wildland calculators, training references, and company officer resources available on the App Store today. For one low price of $4.99, you get everything. No subscriptions. No locked essentials. No gimmicks. ENGINEER AND PUMP OPERATIONS Master your pump panel with speed and accuracy: Pump Discharge Pressure calculations for common and custom scenarios Friction loss for attack lines, supply lines, LDH, and relay operations Smoothbore and fog nozzle support with customizable pressures Quick presets for residential, commercial, master streams, and dead loads Adjustable hose coefficients and department specific defaults Know your numbers instantly, even under stress. FIRE FLOW MADE PRACTICAL Estimate fire flow with confidence using: Iowa State fire flow method NFA fire flow method Quick building presets and manual dimension entry Clear explanations built into the interface Stop guessing. Flow what the fire demands. RELAY PUMPING SIMPLIFIED Plan long distance water supply without the math headache: Engine spacing calculations Multi engine relay pressure planning LDH and supply line options Clear setup guidance for real world deployment Built for rural, wildland, and extended operations. WILDLAND AND RURAL OPERATIONS Critical tools for the wildland environment: LCES, Watch Outs, and Fire Orders reference Fire weather tracking and interpretation RH and dew point calculator Slope percentage calculator Fire spotting distance modeling Fuel moisture content tools Safety zone distance calculator Everything you need when the fire is moving faster than the plan. COMPANY OFFICER TOOLBOX Support decision making on arrival and throughout the incident: First due size up checklists Flow path and ventilation risk reminders VEIS decision guidance Mayday quick action references RIT air management calculator Collapse zone visualizer Exposure separation distance tools Building construction identification Built to help officers think clearly when seconds matter. FIELD TOOLBOX AND UTILITIES Everyday tools firefighters actually use: Stopwatch and timers Compass and GPS location tools Altimeter and speed tracking Area calculation tools Foam tank duration estimator BUILT FOR THE FIREGROUND Fast, clean, distraction free interface Works offline when signal disappears Designed for gloved hands and high stress environments Customizable to match your department standards This app replaces notebooks, cheat cards, and mental math with confidence and clarity. THE BOTTOM LINE If you pump, lead, train, or operate on the fireground, this app belongs on your phone. For $4.99, you gain a professional grade fireground toolkit that helps you: Make faster decisions Reduce mistakes Train smarter Perform with confidence Own the fireground. Master your pump panel. Anytime. Anywhere.

Screenshots

CMC Field Guide3 screens
FD Pump Ops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FD Pump Ops at 5.0 against CMC Field Guide's 4.0. CMC Field Guide's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (24 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FD Pump Ops sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CMC Field Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FD Pump Ops holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CMC Field Guide has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CMC Field Guide versus FD Pump Ops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMC Field GuideFD Pump Ops
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCMC Rescue, Inc.Paul Brewer

Customer experience

CMC Field Guide

All ratings24 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.8%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative19.0%

FD Pump Ops

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CMC Field Guide

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes before it opens
  • Unable to go beyond the first page
  • Unable to access after updating
  • App crashed twice
  • Some links in the app don't work
Show 10 more
  • Multiple glitches where pages cannot be opened
  • Cannot open the app after update
  • New upgrade crashes on opening items
  • Could not find page all the time
  • App doesn't open
  • Half the tabs disappear
  • Barely works (can rarely get into any of the pages)
  • Add-on pop up when viewing PDF
  • Poor display quality - not useful for reading
  • Only M/A illustration shown is 1:1 after update

Requested features

2 requests
  • Enable landscape mode
  • Update with latest techniques

FD Pump Ops

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CMC Field Guide

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FD Pump Ops

One-time1
  • Pro$4.99

Questions

Is CMC Field Guide free?
CMC Field Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FD Pump Ops free?
FD Pump Ops is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CMC Field Guide or FD Pump Ops?
FD Pump Ops is rated higher. CMC Field Guide averages 4.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while FD Pump Ops averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CMC Field Guide or FD Pump Ops have ads?
Neither CMC Field Guide nor FD Pump Ops shows ads.

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