Watch Duty (Wildfire)

Watch Duty is a non-profit organization that offers a free application for tracking wildfires. The app provides various features to keep users informed about nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts. These features include push notifications, real-time updates, active fire perimeters and progress, infrared satellite hotspots, wind speed and direction, evacuation orders and shelter information, historical wildfire perimeters, street and satellite maps, and an air attack and air tanker flight tracker. Users can also save locations for quick access on the map.

The organization behind Watch Duty is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and does not display any advertisements or sponsorships. Users can support the mission of the organization by becoming a member for $25 per year, which grants access to special features as a token of appreciation.

It is important to note that Watch Duty is not affiliated with any government agency. The information provided in the app is sourced from publicly available and trusted sources, including government agencies, radio transmissions, and satellite data. Some of the specific government sources used include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, VIIRS, MODIS, National Interagency Fire Center, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, National Weather Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Land Management, Department of Defense, National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and US Forest Service.

If users have any questions or need support, they can contact Watch Duty through their website. The app also has a privacy policy in place to protect user information, which can be found on the organization's website.