# rfsBuddy

> Tools for fire-fighters

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rfsbuddy`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Volunteer Technology Services Australia
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 15,130
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-12
- **First published:** 2026-07-12
- **Publisher country:** AU
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rfsbuddy)
- **Website:** [http://rfsbuddy.com](http://rfsbuddy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://vtsa.org.au/rfsbuddy-privacy-policy](https://vtsa.org.au/rfsbuddy-privacy-policy)

## Description

rfsBuddy is a powerful Chrome extension designed to assist Australian volunteer Bushfire Fighters from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) and anyone needing reliable GPS location services. It functions offline by using the phone's internal GPS, ensuring availability even without wifi or cellular reception.

Key features include GPS mapping coordinates in five different formats, including the standard RFS MGRS format complete with LPI Map details. Users can record and share locations, track movement, and access a Fire-ground Field Notes feature to log hazards and points of interest. Additionally, the extension includes an RFS Firefighters Pocket Book with easy navigation, bookmarks, and printing capabilities, making vital reference information readily accessible in the field.

## Rankings

- #482,619 — Overall

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