Frequently asked
How do I sight a smoke?
On the Cab screen, tap the Sweep button or drag the sighting slot on the Firefinder table until it lines up with the smoke in the panorama. The azimuth ring shows your bearing.
Why can't I send a crew?
Only a fixed fire can be staffed. File a smoke report and get a cross-bearing from the neighbor tower first — where the two lines cross is the fix, and only then does the Map let you send an engine, hand crew, jumpers or helitack.
Is any of this real wildfire data?
No. Firefinder Ridge is a game. The forests, fires, weather and crews are fictional and generated on your device. The app does not track real wildfires and gives no safety advice.
I lost my season progress. Can I get it back?
Progress is stored only on your device. Reinstalling the app or restoring a device from a backup that predates your play will not include newer progress. There is no account to recover it from.
Does the app need an internet connection?
No. Firefinder Ridge works fully offline. There are no accounts, no ads and no in-app purchases.
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