Phoenix G2 FSA Mobile vs Before You Burn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phoenix G2 FSA Mobile
This app provides instant verbal, written, and location-based fire station alerts to firefighters and first responders. It extends an existing fire station alerting system, allowing users to receive critical incident information whether they are at the station or on the go. An activation code is required for access.
- Instant verbal, written, and location alerts
- Customizable alert types (audio, vibration, text)
- GPS-enabled route finding to incident locations
- Save and search past notifications
- Receive simultaneous alerts for multiple incidents
- Filter notifications by unit, station, or incident type
- Toggle alerts on/off
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The Fire Station Alerting (FSA) Mobile App is an extension of the Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting System, manufactured by US Digital Designs (USDD). With it, firefighters and first responders can get instant verbal, written and location fire station alerts, regardless of whether they are in the fire station or on the road. >>ONLY authorized customers using the USDD’s Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting System (FSAS) may view and/or hear mobile station alerts. An activation code is required. >>To request an activation code, please contact your agency’s fire station alerting system (FSAS) administrator. >>Available on iPhones and iPads that run on iOS 7.0 or higher. >>App technical support is only available via a fire agency’s administrator for the Phoenix G2 FSAS. **HOW IT WORKS** >>Sends simultaneous mobile alerts to designated mobile users and fire stations. >>Alerts personnel as individuals or groups (e.g., units, stations, districts, etc.). >>Get directions to the incident location using your device’s built-in mapping capabilities. >>Enables users to save notifications for future reference and search for previous notifications. >>Provides an easy-access email address and phone link to the fire agency’s FSAS administrator. **FEATURES & BENEFITS** >>Customize alerts. First responders can receive an audio tone, vibration on the phone or a visual text message, or all three. >>Locate the quickest route. Use the mobile device’s GPS technology to arrive as quickly as possible, since seconds can determine whether someone lives or dies. >>Search and save content. Find specific incident or alert types, unit assignments and other critical data for review, then “pin” specific alerts to access and/or analyze at a later time. >>Receive simultaneous alerts. Life is unpredictable and, more often than not, first responders might have multiple incidents to which they’re responding. The FSA Mobile App provides concurrent alerts, such as dispatch announcements, administrative alerts, IT support notifications and application update notifications. >>Hear the same, consistent, automated tones and voice as the station. A predictable tone and easily comprehended vocalized alert (VoiceAlert) can dramatically increase the accuracy and comprehension of the incident details. >>Turn alerts on or off. Nobody deserves rest more than off-duty emergency responders, so the FSA Mobile App has a simple on and off switch to disable or enable push-notifications. >>Filter notifications for a specific need or desire. The fire agency’s FSAS administrator can assign users to units or stations and specifically match what individual users need to see and hear. Users may also create their own individual filters. >>Receive alerts for more than just one unit or station. Alert monitors enable users to receive alerts for combinations of units, stations, districts or incident types. Supervisors or special team members can keep up on activities of interest. >>Rely on the app for redundant alerts. A user can be out-of-quarters, out-of-apparatus and stuck with a malfunctioning radio, yet still have another redundant means to ensure that the appropriate personnel are alerted as quickly as possible. **REQUEST ACCESS** If you’re a customer of US Digital Designs and need to gain access to the app, please request a FSA Mobile App activation code from your fire agency’s FSAS administrator. To become a USDD Phoenix G2 Fire Station Alerting System customer, visit stationalerting.com/start or call +1-602-687-1730.
Before You Burn
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Check before you burn and keep your community safe. BeforeYouBurn makes it easy to know if burning is allowed in your area and gives you the tools to burn responsibly. Features * Real-time burn status – Instantly see if outdoor burning is open, restricted, or closed in your district. * Local fire danger levels – View current fire conditions including weather, risk, and safety alerts. * Agency updates – Stay connected with your fire district for closures, safety information, and local guidelines. * Simple check-in – Let your district know when you start and finish burning (Pro subscription required in participating districts). * Safe practices – Access educational resources and safety reminders to reduce wildfire risk. Why BeforeYouBurn Outdoor debris burning is one of the leading causes of human-started wildfires. BeforeYouBurn gives residents, fire districts, and state agencies a single trusted platform to share up-to-date information and encourage safe, compliant burning practices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Phoenix G2 FSA Mobile at 3.2 against Before You Burn's 1.0. Phoenix G2 FSA Mobile also leads on ratings volume (62 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Phoenix G2 FSA Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoenix G2 FSA Mobile has 62 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Phoenix G2 FSA Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Before You Burn every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phoenix G2 FSA Mobile | Before You Burn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (62 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 62 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | US Digital Designs | Alpine Internet Solutions, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Phoenix G2 FSA Mobile
No in-app purchases
Before You Burn
No in-app purchases
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