Best Fire Rescue Scanner Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 246+ fire rescue scanner apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Fire Rescue Scanner Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Police Scanner Radio & FirePolice Scanner Radio & FireFree4.6★ (539K)YesYesNov 2026
2Fire Department Radio+ScannerFire Department Radio+ScannerFree4.7★ (546)NoYesNov 2026
3PulsePoint RespondPulsePoint RespondFree4.8★ (278K)NoNoNov 2026
4Inim FireInim FireFree—NoNoOct 2026
5OpenMHzOpenMHzFree3.9★ (175)NoNoOct 2026
6Citizen: Safety & Live VideoCitizen: Safety & Live VideoFree4.7★ (526K)NoYesNov 2026
7Police Scanner + Fire RadioPolice Scanner + Fire RadioFree4.6★ (13K)NoYesNov 2026
8Fire Response SystemFire Response SystemFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Fire Rescue Scanner

Police Scanner Radio & Fire#1

Police Scanner Radio & Fire by GordonEdwards.net LLC

Live Breaking News & Alerts
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.6😊(539K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#9in News
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Listen to live police, fire, and emergency radio broadcasts from around the world. Receive breaking news alerts and stay informed about local events and major national incidents in real time.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 🔒 Helpful during emergencies
  • ⭐ Excellent app
  • 🌟 Love the app

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistent coverage
  • 🔇 Audio issues
  • 🚧 Buggy
  • 💰 Aggressive ads
  • 🙄 Subscription model
Fire Department Radio+Scanner#2

Fire Department Radio+Scanner by Mobisharks oy

Hear Local FD In Live Action!
Strong Contender
📡 News
4.7(546 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Listen to live radio communications from local fire departments in real-time. Stay informed about firefighting operations and gain insights into the work of first responders. Designed with a user-friendly interface for easy navigation and access to live updates.

PulsePoint Respond#3

PulsePoint Respond by PulsePoint Foundation

Building informed communities
Worth Considering
🏥 Medical
4.8😊(278K ratings)
Free
#38in Medical
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Receive immediate alerts for emergencies in your community, including cardiac arrest events requiring CPR. Get notified about other critical incidents like fires and floods, and monitor live dispatch radio. This app connects you to public safety information and can request your assistance in life-saving situations.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Instant notifications
  • 📍 Detailed incident location
  • 💡 Customizable notifications
  • 🚑 Helpful for first responders
  • 🔍 Awareness of community emergencies

Room to Improve

  • 🗺️ Lack of location filtering
  • 🔇 Inconsistent notification reliability
  • 🌍 Limited coverage in Canada/other countries
  • 🔢 Too many notifications for large areas
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

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FAQ about Fire Rescue Scanner

What are the best fire rescue scanner apps for iPhone?
Police Scanner Radio & Fire tops our fire rescue scanner apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 539K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top fire rescue scanner apps we rank are free to download, including Police Scanner Radio & Fire and Fire Department Radio+Scanner.
Police Scanner Radio & Fire shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 246+ fire rescue scanner apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.