RFSBuddy
Tools for fire-fighters
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
GPS Mapping Co-ordinates - Record & Share, Field Notes, Movement Tracking & Handbook
FEATURES
• RFS Buddy works anywhere
• The RFS Buddy app does not need wifi or any phone carrier’s reception to work.
• RFS Buddy works directly from the iPhone’s internal GPS.
• Easily share your location with others via email. (Requires subscription)
• Simple "one click" to start tracking your movement. (Requires subscription)
• "Add Bearing" tool with camera zoom. With 2 or more Bearings you can triangulate the position of a point of interest in the distance, e.g. Smoke Sighting.
Developed to assist Australian volunteer Bushfire Fighters from the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), and also anyone that need GPS location services.
RFS Buddy translates your GPS location into the main RFS MGRS standard, including the LPI Map name and number. Also includes a number of other formats, and a Fire-ground Field Notes feature to record reference points of interest such as hazards, smoke etc.
GPS CO-ORDINATES IN 5 FORMATS
1. RFS Mapping
The Standard MGRS format used to match the RFS maps used in the field. Includes:
- Full RFS Grid Reference (100m).
- Short RFS Grid Reference
- LPI Map Name, Reference Number & Scale
- GPS Accuracy
2. Aviation
3. Standard GPS
4. Degrees, Minutes, Seconds
5. Easting Northing
6. What3Words (NEW)
FIELD NOTES
Name and record your current position in a list that (on swipe right) shows all 5 GPS formats.
- Ability to Select Location Reference Type Icon.
- Text to Convert for Location feature.
Convert a Grid Reference into Lat-Long or Lat-Long into Grid easily, quickly and accurately – and immediately check it on the included map for confirmation.
- Share / Publish location to your preferred setting of either State, District or Brigade. (required in-app subscription)
- Saved Locations now expand to show all Lat/Long formats plus map.
For more information, see Apple's standard Terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and our Privacy Policy https://vtsa.org.au/rfsbuddy-privacy-policy/
Private sharing requiring a login and password has been removed.
The developer, Volunteer Technology Services Australia Ltd, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Volunteer Technology Services Australia Ltd
- Size
- 47.9 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 5.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Annual Bronze (auto-renew) $1.49
- Copyright
- © 2018 Volunteer Technology Services Australia (VTSA)