Living in the middle of nowhere it takes time for the notification system to catch up if it is a big fire. Living with a disabled family member we need more time then the normal family to evacuate. I am also one of those people that carries a scanner on me in my vehicle and in my home. To much information is never a bad thing to have. Especially important information that the community should have to make a decision faster or prepare if there is a fire near so they can make the decision to prepare for evacuation even though it might be a long shot. I have found some of the fire agencies are slow on giving out information. Loving the app gives me some peace of mind on getting fire information. If you’d like to drop us a line, learn more, or ask questions you can reach us anytime at. Your membership dues will support our free service for all and remain free of advertising or sponsorship. Our maps and alerting will always remain free but if you become a member for $25/year you will receive special features as a token of our appreciation. Watch Duty is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that will always provide an unparalleled FREE service at no cost, forever. Air attack and air tanker flight tracker Evacuation orders & shelter information Infrared satellite hotspot from VIIRS and MODIS Push notifications about nearby wildfires and ongoing firefighting efforts Watch Duty is run by active and retired firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, and reporters who monitor radio scanners in your area around the clock to bring you up-to-the-minute life saving information. All other apps rely on only government alerts which can be hours late or flat out non-existent. Watch Duty is the only wildfire mapping and alert app powered by real people giving you real-time information vetted by trained professionals, not robots.

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