# Frontline Wildfire Tracker

> Get the latest wildfire info - fire map, watch, weather, alerts, tracking & more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.firefriends.frontline](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.firefriends.frontline)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.firefriends.frontline`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Frontline Wildfire Defense
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 104,152
- **Rating:** 2.42 / 5 (352 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.13.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-16
- **First published:** 2020-04-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.firefriends.frontline)
- **Website:** [https://www.frontlinewildfire.com/](https://www.frontlinewildfire.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.frontlinewildfire.com/legal/](https://www.frontlinewildfire.com/legal/)

## Description

The Frontline Wildfire Tracker Chrome extension offers a comprehensive resource providing real-time wildfire information to help protect you and your loved ones. Featuring a dynamic fire map, it allows you to track active wildfires, view fire perimeters, containment statuses, and acres burned. The app delivers timely emergency alerts including evacuation warnings, red flag alerts, and fire weather watches.

Additional features include fire preparation checklists to guide your readiness efforts and the ability to create emergency contact groups for instant notification sharing. For users with the Frontline Home Defense System, remote monitoring and control capabilities are integrated, enhancing home protection during wildfire events. This all-in-one tool ensures situational awareness to navigate wildfire seasons safely and effectively.

## Rankings

- #217,663 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.firefriends.frontline.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's concept and its ability to provide fire alerts and location information near their properties. However, multiple reviews highlight critical issues including frequent crashes, unresponsive UI elements, slow or inaccurate updates, and difficulty navigating the app. Many users report being stuck on loading screens or unable to access fire details. Mandatory account creation and poor reliability reduce trust and usability. Collectively, these problems hinder the app's effectiveness as an emergency wildfire tool.

### Pros

- Provides fire alerts and notifications to users.
- Allows users to add their address to see fires near their property.
- Has a concept that helps users stay informed about wildfires.
- Includes features for customizing the app experience.
- Contains some informative and accurate location information about fires.

### Cons

- App is frequently unresponsive and many buttons or icons do not work or cannot be clicked.
- App often crashes, freezes, or fails to load beyond the welcome or home screen.
- Slow to update fire information and sometimes shows outdated or inaccurate data.
- Requires account creation before use, which frustrates some users.
- User interface and navigation is confusing or broken, preventing users from accessing important details or features.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.firefriends.frontline)