IGNIS | Wildfire Operations
GPS Mapping for Wildland Fire
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
**Fireline Mapping Transformed with IGNIS**
IGNIS redefines situational awareness, by centralizing essential fireline intelligence, offering unmatched capabilities: overlay GeoPDF maps on dynamic base maps, access curated wildland fire layers, utilize the Fire Weather Dashboard for detailed forecasts, and tap into fire-specific symbology and reference documents. Say goodbye to endless tabs and apps—IGNIS streamlines workflows, saving time and effort in the field.
Step into the future of firefighting safety today.
**IGNIS Core: FREE for Firefighters—Because the Right Tools Make a Difference**
Access powerful fire intelligence tools right at your fingertips, so you can focus on what matters most: the task at hand.
Key Features:
- Store unlimited GeoPDF maps and layer them on dynamic base maps with 3D views.
- Download sections of the base map for offline access.
- Access fire-specific weather, including zone forecasts and location-based weather reports.
- Build custom incident maps with fire-specific symbology.
- Record tracks, draw lines, drop points, and calculate areas in acres.
- Access essential reference documents directly in the app.
- Curated map layers designed for wildland fire, including:
- Severe Fire Danger Index
- Fire Weather Advisories
- Ground Medevac Transport Times
- Current Incidents
- Current & Historical Fire Perimeters
- NOAA Weather Radar
- ALERTCalifornia Cameras
- Satellite Heat Detection
- Wind Speed & Direction
- And more!
IGNIS CONNECT: OFFLINE TEAM COLLABORATION
Take fireline coordination to the next level with IGNIS Connect.
Everything in IGNIS Core, plus:
- Team coordination through offline Bluetooth mesh networking. Share points, lines, and polygons—even without cell service.
- A web app for centralized organization management, document and map sharing, and interactive mapping.
- Unified coordination for field crews and office teams, keeping everyone aligned.
Visit http://www.ignistech.io to learn more!
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more “As a wildland fire air attack pilot, IGNIS is a total game-changer. Real-time mapping, GeoPDF overlays, live fire perimeters, weather dashboards, and fire-specific symbology give me unmatched situational awareness in the cockpit. Drop target coordination with ground and air resources has never been smoother or safer. I also use it off duty for wildfire awareness. Built by firefighters for firefighters—intuitive, reliable, and essential. Highly recommend!”
“As a wildland fire air attack pilot, IGNIS is a total game-changer. Real-time mapping, GeoPDF overlays, live fire perimeters, weather dashboards, and fire-specific symbology give me unmatched situational awareness in the cockpit. Drop target coordination with ground and air resources has never been smoother or safer. I also use it off duty for wildfire awareness. Built by firefighters for firefighters—intuitive, reliable, and essential. Highly recommend!”
I’ve used hundreds of apps and would just like to say this is probably the best app I’ve ever used. Everything works great you can tell their developers are top notch. Never had a single crash and ui is buttery smooth. Not to mention track recording is better than any tracks app I’ve ever used
I’ve used hundreds of apps and would just like to say this is probably the best app I’ve ever used. Everything works great you can tell their developers are top notch. Never had a single crash and ui is buttery smooth. Not to mention track recording is better than any tracks app I’ve ever used
We need a place where data can not only be aggregated but acted upon, scalable and agnostic. Ignis is building out an ecosystem focused on the ground firefighter as they protect lives and homes. Good to see this ahead of increased activity across the country.
We need a place where data can not only be aggregated but acted upon, scalable and agnostic. Ignis is building out an ecosystem focused on the ground firefighter as they protect lives and homes. Good to see this ahead of increased activity across the country.
This app is awesome. The only thing that would make it better is if you could change the color of the pins that you drop or the tracks you record. That way it is easier to differentiate between different types of pins.
This app is awesome. The only thing that would make it better is if you could change the color of the pins that you drop or the tracks you record. That way it is easier to differentiate between different types of pins.
View reference documents full screen on iPad.
Find and select incidents more easily with updated map icons, highlighting, and improved display of overlapping incidents.
Import NIFC maps directly from the map browser.
Choose custom colors for map features.
Enjoy improvements to incident creation, sign-in, and the 3D map display.
2026.34 2h ago
Explore updated Orora fire detection grids and detection history.
Navigate to Orora detections and view satellite coverage more easily.
Find aerial videos sorted by distance from the center of the map.
Use updated 2026 NIFS symbols for map features.
See repair status on map feature symbols and include it in exports.
Spot selected map features more easily with improved highlighting.
Keep custom colors when changing a map feature’s shape.
See when a livestream restarts with an updated LIVE indicator.
Downloaded PDFs are now marked as viewed.
Enjoy general stability improvements and bug fixes.
2026.33 Oct 27
Improved custom map pin sizing for clearer visibility.
Added dark outlines to yellow and white custom pins for better contrast.
Improved preservation of custom symbol colors when viewing and exporting map features.
Fixed update availability for offline areas containing only base maps.
Made the expanded offline area panel easier to collapse.
Added links to official coordination center websites in GACC boundary details.
Added progress updates when importing map features.
Improved stability when browsing large map feature lists and importing or deleting items in bulk.
Updated Paladin fire spread models to clearly identify their provider.
General stability improvements and bug fixes.
2026.32 Oct 15
• Division and branch break icons can now be rotated. The icon turns with the map and holds its angle on satellite imagery, and its label stays upright.
• Point labels no longer overlap full-size NWCG symbols.
• Track recording keeps its progress if you close the recording sheet, and an in-progress track is kept if the app is closed.
• PDF maps now draw above public data layers, and tapping a PDF map selects it instead of the layer underneath.
• Location sharing now works the first time you share while offline.
• Livestream alerts only appear once video is actually streaming.
• Website attachments in Layer Details now open in Safari, and the Layer Details layout has been refreshed.
• The highlight on a selected map feature now clears when you close its details.
• If you cancel the Create Polygon prompt while drawing, your closing segment is now kept and the shape saves as a line.
• Map layer order: Jurisdiction now sits above Public Land Ownership, and GACC sits below Severe Fire Danger Index.
• Improved sync when a different user signs in on the same device.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.
2026.31 Sep 30
• Offline Areas: download the ground you're working on and keep the map available with no connection
• Offline downloads continue in the background while you keep working
• See which layers have offline data for the map in front of you
• Every offline area shows when it was last updated
• New All Incidents list, plus nearby recent incidents
• Fire model and analyst notes now show in the incident detail sheet
• Redesigned share sheet that defaults to your current incident
• Tap the LIVE badge to open the livestream
• Recorded video loops instead of stopping at the end
• Refreshed NIFC incident view, compass, and Add menu with planning mode
• Premium upgrade is now available directly in the app
• Higher contrast coordinate text for better readability
• iPad layout fixes and faster map loading
2026.30 Sep 17
• Preview NIFC incident maps before you download them
• Ignis incidents stay visible when you zoom all the way in
• Map layer icons now load instantly and work offline
• Aircraft now show their classification on the map
• New coordinate format tooltip, with a quicker way to switch formats
• The long-press coordinate readout no longer cuts off
• Open an incident's personnel list without turning on the Personnel Locations layer
• Map feature details close automatically when a teammate deletes that feature
• The clear (X) button in text fields is now easier to tap
• Location sharing now stops reliably when you sign out, even with no connection
• Faster launch and lower data use, especially on older devices
• Bug fixes and stability improvements
2026.29 Sep 1
NIFC Incident Maps support
PDF maps and offline map access
Map labels, symbols, and exports
Incident creation and joining
Recently Joined incident sorting
Location sharing improvements
Map navigation and interaction
iPad and keyboard usability
Video playback improvements
Support and settings improvements
General UI, stability, and bug fixes
2026.28 Aug 20
New
• Personnel Locations — see everyone sharing their location on an incident in one list, sorted by location status, and tap through to find them on the map.
• Maps tab in Incident Details — browse an incident's maps grouped by date and download the ones you need.
• Aircraft tracking — follow active aircraft on the map with their flight paths, where enabled for your organization.
• Photos and videos are now grouped by date, and your expanded sections stay put as you move between tabs.
• Share your location to a specific incident using a searchable incident picker.
• Fillable PDFs now share with your entries included.
• Update your email address from your Profile.
• You'll now be notified when an app or iOS update is available — and when one is required.
Finding things faster
• Lists across the app now open in a sensible order, surface what you recently viewed, and show accurate counts as you search and filter.
• Sort by distance on map-based lists, filter PDF maps, and sort personnel by location status or when they recently joined.
• Show or hide all map layers at once.
• The keyboard now gets out of the way when you tap a search result.
Fixed
• Fixed a crash when opening geo-referenced PDF maps, and out-of-memory crashes when viewing large maps you haven't downloaded yet.
• Fixed a crash when viewing a location marker.
• Fixed freezes while large amounts of data were syncing.
• Improved dark mode readability across cards and panels.
• Fixed logging out on iPad.
• Team information now loads from your cached copy when you're offline.
• New incident documents appear as soon as they're added.
• Panels size and stay put more predictably, and the coordinates readout is no longer hidden behind other controls.
• The sharing pill no longer covers the map while you're drawing.
• Aerial images still being geo-referenced are hidden until they're ready.
• Removed a pre-filled name from the bundled crew time report form.
• Updated the fire model disclaimer wording, and clarified that the 5-day fire danger forecast covers the U.S. only.
2026.27 Aug 4
New Location Sharing experience
Fire Spread Model improvements
PDF map performance enhancements
Map editing improvements
Map interface refinements
Track recording enhancements
Incident collaboration improvements
Expanded incident editing permissions
Loading and responsiveness improvements
Bug fixes and performance improvements
2026.26 Jul 7
• New Fire Spread Modeling with interactive map visualization and improved forecasting layers
• Added Fire Spread notifications so you can stay updated on model changes in real time
• Major upgrades to location sharing and personnel tracking for improved team coordination
• New crew location visibility controls and enhanced personnel markers on the map
• Improved offline map reliability and fixed road rendering issues when disconnected
• Faster app startup and significant performance optimizations across maps and syncing
• Improved PDF map generation and reduced crashes when working with large map files
• Better incident management with refreshed invites, smarter invite reuse, and improved sorting
• Enhanced map layers, search improvements, and updated in-app help/support experience
• Numerous UI refinements, bug fixes, and stability improvements throughout the app
2026.25 Jun 30
Added elevation details for searched coordinates from the map long-press menu.
Added support for viewing incident documents on mobile.
Improved PLP search and Select Feature behavior.
Fixed document, image, and KML file handling.
Improved QR team join reliability when returning to the app.
Improved PLP sharing performance.
Fixed intermittent weather loading errors.
Added general performance improvements, package updates, and bug fixes.
2026.24 Jun 10
Fix for QR code links.
2026.23 Jun 2
- Faster, smoother startup — parallelized initial sync and pre-cached base maps get you to the map quicker.
- Better battery life on track recording — driving mode reworked to reduce drain on long days.
- Improved PLP drawing & editing — fixes for point placement lag, line/polygon visibility at high zoom, change-shape bugs, and auto-titles that update with symbol changes.
- New PLP symbols & cleaner symbology — added symbols, refreshed line sprites, recategorized "Other," and corrected category ordering.
- Share sheet imports — import KML, KMZ, GPX, and GeoJSON straight from the iOS share sheet.
- PDF maps polish — fewer hangs, faster toggling, fixed delete/remove behavior, and detail sheets that open reliably after download.
- Livestream stability — fewer crashes and out-of-memory terminations during long viewing sessions.
- Photo viewing — full-screen images are sharper and pinch-zoom feels right again.
- Teams & sharing — org/team pills on contacts, links, documents, and members; teammates view now shows all shared orgs/teams across memberships.
- Search improvements — more consistent results across platforms, recents clear on sign-out, and fixes for users with no team/incident memberships.
- Deep links — cold-start deep links are far more reliable.
- Profile — phone numbers are auto-formatted, and Apple's strong-password suggestions now match our rules.
- Lots of stability fixes — addressed crashes, hangs, and memory issues across the app.
2026.22 May 26
Bug fix for a user reported crash.
2026.21 May 19
* Improved map performance and responsiveness across key workflows.
* Enhanced map editing behavior for points, lines, polygons, and related map features.
* Added and refined map symbols, categories, and visual styling.
* Improved handling of overlapping map items when tapping on the map.
* Reduced battery usage and improved driving mode behavior during track recording.
* Improved document lists with better sorting and loading behavior.
* Improved image status indicators for items that could not be processed.
* Fixed several menu, detail sheet, and toggle interaction issues.
* General bug fixes and performance improvements.
2026.20 May 14
PDF maps
- New PDF map detail view with sort, share, and attachment previews
- Better handling for non-georeferenced PDFs with a clearer error message
- Faster loading and reliable refresh after deleting or removing maps
Livestream & video
- Major reliability improvements — fewer crashes and stream terminations from memory pressure
- Smoother handoff when opening a livestream from a notification or alert
- Cleaner video and image detail screens
Map features (points, lines, polygons)
- Refreshed symbology and improved dark-mode rendering
- Faster, smoother point editing
- Fixed cases where features could disappear after toggling layers
- More reliable KML/KMZ and PLP export, with corrected icons and colors
Teams & sharing
- Organization and team pills now appear across contacts, links, documents, and members
- Correct sharing indicators on PDFs and documents you created
- Better support for users belonging to multiple organizations
Profile & search
- Logout now shows a clear confirmation before signing you out
- More reliable search results, including DMS coordinate input
Weather
- Fire weather now shows the correct zone and renders cleanly without stray formatting
Stability
- Numerous fixes for app hangs and crashes around maps, PDFs, and background sessions
- Improved session recovery after long periods in the background
2026.19 Apr 29
Fix for video player
2026.18 Apr 22
Improved display for Fire Weather information.
2026.17 Apr 17
Improved map layers with better organization and easier controls
Added a “Show on Map” toggle for quickly turning layers on and off
Improved layer visibility and opacity behavior
Enhanced map interactions, including smoother navigation and selection
Fixed issues with incidents not appearing correctly when selected
Improved permissions and editing controls for incidents
Added support for viewing more file types directly in the app
Improved overall app navigation and sheet behavior
Fixed multiple UI issues, including dark mode improvements
General bug fixes and performance improvements
2026.16 Apr 9
- GeoTIFF & Image Processing: View GeoTIFF overlays and geo-processed images directly on the map for richer situational awareness.
- Edit Coordinates: Tap any point to edit its coordinates in your preferred format (DD, DDM, or DMS). Your format preference now persists across sessions.
- Coordinate Search Improvements: Search by coordinates more reliably with consistent crosshair placement and support for all coordinate formats.
- Livestream Notifications: Tap a notification to jump straight into an active livestream. The stream-ended screen has also been refreshed.
- Custom Layer Details: Layer descriptions and feature details now match the web experience for a more consistent workflow.
- Video Playback Fixes: Resolved issues with video playback in media assets.
- Incident Visibility Fix: Incidents now display correctly for all users, including those not yet joined to an organization.
- Map & Layer Reliability: Fixed issues with map layers not rendering after re-login, improved layer sorting, and resolved intermittent map crashes.
- Performance Improvements: PDF thumbnails now load faster and smoother, and background location handling is more efficient.
- UI Polish: Updated crosshair design, improved member detail layouts, and various button and sheet behavior refinements.
2026.15 Mar 18
Improved overall app reliability
Reduced network-related errors
Fixed a crash affecting some users
Improved sign-in/session reliability
Updated map layer handling
Enhanced layer details and feature selection
Improved sharing and related UI flows
Upgraded offline map and PDF map workflows
Improved coordinate search/input accuracy and display
Livestream playback and recovery optimizations
2026.14 Mar 4
Improved search reliability
Updated My Incidents accuracy
Refreshed My Teams and fixed member/teammate sorting
Map performance + layer/display fixes
Better PDF map workflows (view/sort/search/import)
Improved live stream playback + stability (incl. banner behavior)
Added “Fly to location” from video details
2026.13 Feb 19
Incident workflows improved
Map experience refined
Geospatial tools expanded
Drawing and editing tools enhanced
PDF maps and document viewing improved
Offline support strengthened
Search and location tools improved
Weather experience updated
Geo-video and playback upgraded
Account and profile management more reliable
New iPad views
Various improvements to UI and bug fixes
2026.12 Feb 5
- Improved stability — Fixed issues that could cause the app to freeze or hang
- Logout works reliably — Resolved issues where users could get stuck after logging out
- Better search experience — Search enhancements and fixes
- Weather updates — Improved weather data display and forecasts
- Convert lines to polygons — You can now easily convert between lines and polygons when editing features
- Profile editing improvements — Better error messages when updating your profile, with confirmation when saved
- iPad deep links fixed — PDF links now open correctly on iPad
- Points, lines & polygons — Fixed issues with editing names and displaying feature types
- Team management — Improved buttons and labels throughout the team experience
- General bug fixes — Various UI and performance improvements throughout the app
2026.11 Jan 8
- Fixes for some issues with password reset flow
- Fixes a bug causing the profile details of a brand new account to be empty until the app was relaunched
2025.10 10/27/2025
View reference documents full screen on iPad.
Find and select incidents more easily with updated map icons, highlighting, and improved display of overlapping incidents.
Import NIFC maps directly from the map browser.
Choose custom colors for map features.
Enjoy improvements to incident creation, sign-in, and the 3D map display.
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