Watch Duty was founded on the belief that life-saving information should be openly accessible. That’s why all core life and safety features of Watch Duty are available for free and do not require an account, payment, or donation—ensuring that residents, volunteers, and agencies can access critical, real-time information without friction.

Our free offering provides a powerful, actionable toolset used by the public and professionals alike. Paid memberships unlock additional features for as little as $25 a year – far below the cost of legacy apps we’ve all grown to hate. The Watch Duty Membership program was never intended as a paywall but rather as a way to help sustain ongoing operational costs and enhance capabilities for professionals.

We regularly explore ways to offer discounts for first responders and volunteer organizations, but credential-based programs are difficult to operate fairly and sustainably at a national scale.

While we do not offer discounts to individuals, we do offer discounts for bulk purchases by agencies and organizations. If you’re interested in group access for your team, please contact us to discuss available options.

We’re grateful for the work first responders and emergency professionals do every day and appreciate being part of the tools you rely on.