# The Fire Wire App

> Live Incident Map + Scanner

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id980572369](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id980572369)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id980572369`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NYC Fire Wire Inc
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (109 ratings)
- **Version:** 12.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-24
- **First published:** 2015-04-04
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-fire-wire-app/id980572369)
- **Website:** [https://nycfirewire.net/app/](https://nycfirewire.net/app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://nycfirewire.net/about/privacy](https://nycfirewire.net/about/privacy)

## Description

The Fire Wire App empowers first responders, volunteers, and safety-minded neighbors with real-time situational awareness. It combines a live incident map, immediate push alerts, an incident feed and archive, and a favorites feature, so you can track fires, EMS, hazmat, and other incidents as they unfold. Built by active firefighters for accuracy in the field, the app delivers fast information when every second counts and lets you customize what you see.

Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience, unlimited scanner audio with background play, precision filters by borough or GPS radius, and custom alert tones. The app supports worldwide incident data and keeps you connected with trusted channels, while a straightforward subscription and privacy policy help you manage your data responsibly.

## Rankings

- #145,553 — Overall

## Review summary

Users value the app for real-time alerts, customizable filters, and an incident list plus map that help monitor fire activity across boroughs. However, recurring complaints center on a costly subscription model, degraded usability after updates, unreliable or incomplete notifications, and coverage/feeder limitations. Some also report login/chat bugs. Overall sentiment acknowledges strong features but significant frustration with reliability, pricing, and consistency.

### Pros

- Real-time incident alerts and a dedicated notifications page that many users rely on.
- Highly customizable notification settings by citywide, borough, incident type, or unit.
- Clear incident list with an interactive map for tracking fire activity across boroughs.
- Distinctive alert sounds/PA-style announcements that help recognize urgent calls.
- Useful for fire buffs to monitor activity across multiple areas.

### Cons

- Expensive paid subscription model with reports of price increases (e.g., $5.99/mo or $72/yr) and interruptions.
- Updates have degraded usability—slower performance, harder navigation, and reduced user-friendliness.
- Notifications are unreliable or inconsistent (delays, missing boroughs, iOS-related issues, no timestamps).
- Coverage gaps and feed limitations (can't always select feeds like Chicago, uneven Long Island coverage, desire for smaller-emergency coverage).
- Bugs and accessibility issues (signup/login problems, chat posting broken, settings not consistently customizable).

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