Best Mofd Fire Prevention Apps

FIRESCOPE-FOG (ICS 420-1)

by California Governors Office of Emergency Services

Free

This app provides first responders with critical information from the 2022 Field Operations Guide (ICS 420-1). Access details on resource typing, forms, checklists, and incident organization for all-hazard situations. Features include landscape/portrait viewing, zoom, and fillable ICS forms.

IGNIS | Wildfire Operations

GPS Mapping for Wildland Fire

Free

This app provides essential fireline intelligence for wildland firefighters, centralizing critical data like GeoPDF maps, weather forecasts, and fire-specific symbology. It streamlines workflows by offering offline map access and team collaboration features, enhancing situational awareness and safety in the field.

Wildfire Aware®

Fire Information and Maps

Free

This app offers an interactive map to monitor wildfires with real-time satellite detection and incident data. It provides environmental overlays and near-real-time notifications for areas you care about, including fire weather information.

Firesource - Live Wildfires

Fires, Air Quality, Detections

Free

Track live wildfires with real-time data on a map and in a feed. Access detailed fire perimeters, news updates, and air quality measurements. Users can also report nearby fires with photos and location data.

Daily Dispatch - Fire Service

News for the U.S. Fire Service

Free

A daily newsletter delivering national and state news, job postings, and fire service announcements. It offers a concise format for busy fire chiefs and officers, with links to additional resources. Entry-level personnel can also stay informed on fire safety trends.

Ting

Fire Safety & Power Outages

Free

This app offers two primary functions for home electrical safety. It can prevent electrical fires by detecting hazards with a smart sensor and coordinating repairs, or it can provide real-time power outage alerts and an interactive map for your neighborhood.

EU Fires

EU Wildfire Tracker & Alerts

Free

This app provides real-time wildfire monitoring using satellite data and official feeds. Receive instant alerts for fires near your location, contribute on-the-ground reports, and view fire spread forecasts and wind maps.

Madronus Capture

Scan your home's wildfire risk

Free

Assess your home's wildfire risk in minutes with a personalized plan. Connect with vetted professionals or use DIY guides to implement mitigation strategies. Understand defensible space and home hardening requirements for real estate transactions.

The Wildfire Tracker: Fire Map

Wildfire Alerts & Notification

Free

Stay informed about wildfires globally with a comprehensive map and weather tracker. Receive real-time alerts, detailed updates, and air quality data to ensure safety. Plan your activities with accurate weather forecasts and wind maps.

ALIVE: Fire Dynamics

by Prabodh Panindre

Free

This interactive training program simulates critical decision-making for firefighters. It presents real-life scenarios with evidence-based strategies, allowing users to make choices that dynamically alter the situation. Participants receive feedback on their decisions, learning from mistakes through recursive scenario looping.