Watch Duty: Wildfire Maps for Android - Download Free [Latest Version + MOD] 2025

Whats new in Watch Duty v2024.11.3

6 things about Watch Duty: Wildfire Maps

1. While many other apps rely solely on government alerts, which can often be delayed, Watch Duty provides up-to-the-minute, life-saving information through a dedicated team of active and retired firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, and reporters who monitor radio scanners around the clock.
2. 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.
3. The information provided in this app is sourced from publicly available and trusted sources, including but not limited to government agencies, radio transmissions, and satellite data.
4. Disclaimer: Watch Duty is not affiliated with any government agency.
5. Watch Duty is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
6. You can support our mission with a $25/year membership, which grants access to special features as a token of our appreciation.

Release date: 2024-11-07
Current version: 2024.11.3
File size: 23.74 MB
Developer: John Mills

How to setup Watch Duty APK:

APK (Android Package Kit) files are the raw files of an Android app. Learn how to install watch-duty-wildfire-maps.apk file on your phone in 4 Simple Steps:

Download the watch-duty-wildfire-maps.apk to your device using any of the download mirrors.
Allow 3rd Party (non playstore) apps on your device: Go to Menu » Settings » Security » . Click "Unknown Sources". You will be prompted to allow your browser or file manager to install APKs.
Locate the watch-duty-wildfire-maps.apk file and click to Install: Read all on-screen prompts and click "Yes" or "No" accordingly.
After installation, the Watch Duty app will appear on the home screen of your device.

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Reviews

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This is an amazing app. Easy to use, timely, clear. Just the best. Thank you developers.

~ By LMRAT

Yes!!! Just what we need! Needs option for louder notification sound

Impressive. Notified of updates to the fire immediately. I don’t have to constantly check twitter or fb for updates. The notification sound is not “alarming”- a soft sound. I would like the *option* to receive a loud(alarming) sound for notifications. It would be absolutely wonderful if I could specify a perimeter around my location to get notifications. County level notifications are better than none, but a fire could easily be 100 miles away. Thank you!!!

~ By Tahomus

A must have App

We live in Lake County, CA. Forest fires and grass fires are a clear and present danger. This app keeps us aware of fires and their management. I highly recommend this app.

~ By Skip-doggy-dog

Best Wildfire awareness app, couple suggestions though

I live in a wild land space and place a very high value on timely and detailed wildfire information. For updates on a fire that is an active incident this has them all beat, hands down. However, I noticed with dismay that a very recent recent fire off Edgewood road has already disappeared off the map, and the latest update release notes have indicated that fires will drop off the map sooner going forward. Feature request: provide a way to look at earlier fires either by adjusting the rate at which fires drop off, a map area search, or some other means. Super grateful for this app, the change suggested would make it six stars IMO. :)

~ By Dave_Anderson

Thank you for a clear concise and comprehensive fire safety and alert application

After the CZU fire in Santa Cruz, it feels like fire season is now always on top of us. I got my first Watch Duty alerts to my Google Watch the other day and was able to clearly seeing receive updates to what was happening. The format is great and the updates are really informative. By far the best app for this sort of thing. Well done!

~ By TLipskind