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Best Fire Watch Duty Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good fire watch duty apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Fire Watch Duty Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Watch Duty: Wildfire & FloodsWatch Duty: Wildfire & FloodsFree4.9★ (51K)NoYesSep 2026
2Fire-WatchFire-WatchFree—NoNoAug 2026
3Firespot: Wildfire appFirespot: Wildfire appFree4.7★ (5.5K)NoYesSep 2026
4NewsBreak: Local News & AlertsNewsBreak: Local News & AlertsFree4.8★ (1.4M)YesYesSep 2026
5Firesource - Live WildfiresFiresource - Live WildfiresFree4.7★ (2.5K)NoNoSep 2026
6Fire Watch and AlertsFire Watch and AlertsFree5.0★ (5)NoNoAug 2026
7PulsePoint RespondPulsePoint RespondFree4.8★ (272K)NoNoSep 2026
8ShiftCal® Camp Pendleton FireShiftCal® Camp Pendleton Fire$6.991.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Fire Watch Duty

Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods#1

Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods by Sherwood Forestry Service, Inc.

Fire & Flood Maps and Alerts
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.9😊(51K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#10in News
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Get real-time wildfire information and alerts powered by a dedicated team of first responders and reporters. Receive immediate updates on fire perimeters, evacuation orders, and firefighting efforts, going beyond delayed government alerts to keep you informed and safe.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Incredible resource
  • 🚀 Reliable
  • 🚀 Invaluable
  • 🚀 Accurate and timely updates
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 👍 Comprehensive information
  • 👍 Helpful during emergencies
  • 👍 Indispensable
  • 👍 Crucial tool
  • 👍 Life-saving
  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 👍 Fantastic app
  • 👍 Impressive and well-done
  • 👍 Informative

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Incorrect fire location information
  • 🐛 Notifications not working properly
  • 🐛 Notifications need to be louder
Firespot: Wildfire app#3

Firespot: Wildfire app by Rayner Software LLC

Wildfire photos, alerts, more
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.7😐(5.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access real-time wildfire information worldwide with satellite data and detailed agency reports for the US and Canada. Monitor fire perimeters, aircraft, wind, air quality, and warnings. Subscribers receive custom alerts for significant fire events.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Keeps track of weather and fire conditions
  • 🚀 Provides helpful information
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable alert areas

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated data
  • 🐛 Crashes or doesn't open
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 👎 Unreliable alerts and notifications

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FAQ about Fire Watch Duty

What are the best fire watch duty apps for iPhone?
Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods tops our fire watch duty apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 51K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top fire watch duty apps we rank are free to download, including Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods and Fire-Watch.
Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ fire watch duty apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Watch Duty provides real-time wildfire mapping and alert services. It is powered by a team of trained professionals, including firefighters and first responders, who monitor radio scanners and other sources to deliver up-to-the-minute information on wildfires, firefighting efforts, and evacuation orders.
Key features include real-time wildfire maps, push notifications for nearby fires, active fire perimeters, wind speed and direction, evacuation orders and shelter information, and an air attack and air tanker flight tracker. It also displays infrared satellite hotspots and allows users to save locations for quick access.