The most comprehensive emergency information system for the North Country region
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Instant Push Notifications
Receive real-time alerts the moment emergency calls are dispatched. Stay informed about incidents in your area instantly.
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Interactive Map View
See emergency locations on an interactive map with detailed information, including responding units and incident status.
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Department Tracking
Follow specific fire departments and EMS services. Get targeted notifications for the areas and agencies you care about.
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Lightning Fast
Built with cutting-edge technology for instant load times and seamless performance on any device or connection speed.
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Native App Experience
Install as a Progressive Web App for a native app experience with offline access and home screen integration.
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Reliable & Secure
Powered by Firebase infrastructure for enterprise-grade reliability and security. Your data is always protected.
💎 Premium Subscription
Unlock advanced features with a premium subscription
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Ad-Free Experience
Enjoy a completely ad-free experience with no interruptions. Focus on what matters most - staying informed.
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Custom Notifications
Personalize your alerts with custom notification sounds, filters, and priority settings for the calls that matter most to you.
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Advanced Filters
Create custom filters by call type, location, department, or keywords. Get only the notifications you want to see.
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Enhanced Statistics
Access detailed analytics, historical data, and comprehensive insights about emergency activity in your area.
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Priority Access
Get early access to new features, faster notification delivery, and priority support from our team.
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Support Development
Help us maintain and improve the service while keeping the core features free for everyone in the community.
100% Free to use. Premium features enhance your experience while supporting continued development.
About NNY Fire Wire
Learn how we deliver reliable emergency information to the North Country community
NNY Fire Wire is Northern New York's premier real-time emergency information service, dedicated to keeping communities informed about fire and EMS activity across the North Country region. Founded with a mission to bridge the information gap between emergency services and the communities they protect, we provide transparent, immediate access to public safety information that helps residents stay informed and aware.
We believe that informed communities are safer communities. Our mission is to provide timely, accurate, and accessible emergency information to residents, first responders, volunteers, and emergency management personnel across St. Lawrence and Franklin counties.
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How It Works
NNY Fire Wire monitors publicly available emergency dispatch feeds and scanner audio channels across Northern New York. Our dedicated team of volunteer administrators manually reviews these feeds in real-time and adds incident details including location, call type, responding units, and status updates to our system. This information is instantly delivered to your device via push notifications and displayed on our interactive map interface.
Our platform is built on Firebase infrastructure, ensuring 99.9% uptime and sub-second notification delivery. We use advanced geolocation technology to provide accurate incident mapping and allow you to track emergency activity in your specific community or across the North Country region. All information is manually verified and entered by our admin team to ensure accuracy.
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Data Sources & Accuracy
We aggregate emergency dispatch information from over 30 fire departments and EMS agencies across St. Lawrence and Franklin counties. Our primary data sources include authorized public safety communication feeds, official department dispatches, and verified scanner audio channels.
Important: NNY Fire Wire is an informational service only and should never replace direct communication with emergency services. Always call 911 in an emergency. Incident information may be incomplete, delayed, or subject to change as situations develop. We are not affiliated with any emergency services, fire departments, or law enforcement agencies.
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Our Mission & Community
NNY Fire Wire was founded to bridge the information gap between emergency services and the communities they protect. By delivering timely emergency information, we help residents make better decisions about route planning, safety precautions, and community awareness.
We serve first responders, volunteers, and emergency management personnel who need comprehensive situational awareness across multiple jurisdictions. Our core features remain free to ensure everyone has access to vital public safety information, while premium subscriptions help support continued development and infrastructure costs.
Technology & Infrastructure
Built with cutting-edge web technologies for reliability, speed, and accessibility:
Progressive Web App (PWA)
Firebase Platform
Real-time Synchronization
Push Notifications
Interactive Mapping
Advanced Filtering
Enterprise Security
Volunteer Opportunities
We're always looking for dedicated volunteers to help monitor and update call information. If you're passionate about public safety and want to contribute to your community, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us at info@nnyfirewire.app to learn more.
Contact Us
We're here to help and answer any questions you may have
📧 General Inquiries
For general questions, feedback, or partnership opportunities:
NNY Fire Wire covers the North Country region of New York State, including St. Lawrence and Franklin counties. We serve over 100 communities and monitor 30+ fire departments and EMS agencies across this 5,000+ square mile region.
📱 Install NNY Fire Wire
Get the app installed on your device in just a few taps. Choose your platform below for step-by-step instructions.
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Open Chrome Browser
Make sure you're viewing this page in Google Chrome or Samsung Internet browser on your Android device.
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Tap the Menu Button
Look for the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of your browser and tap it.
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Located in top-right corner
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Select "Add to Home Screen" or "Install App"
In the menu that appears, look for "Add to Home screen", "Install app", or "Install NNY Fire Wire". Tap this option.
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Confirm Installation
A popup will appear asking you to confirm. Tap "Install" or "Add". The app will be added to your home screen.
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Launch & Enable Notifications
Open the app from your home screen. When prompted, tap "Allow" to enable push notifications for emergency alerts.
💡 Pro Tip: Once installed, the app works offline and sends push notifications just like any app from the Play Store!
Follow the steps below to install on your iPhone or iPad
💡 Quick Tip: Look for the Share button ⎋ at the bottom of Safari (or top on iPad), then tap "Add to Home Screen" in the menu.
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Open Safari Browser
This installation process only works in Safari. Make sure you're viewing this page in the Safari app (the blue compass icon).
⚠️ Important: Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers on iOS don't support app installation. You must use Safari.
✅ Great! You're using Safari. You can proceed with installation.
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Tap the Three Dots Menu (iOS 26+)
In Safari's address bar, tap the three dots (•••) on the right side to open the menu.
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Three dots in address bar
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Tap "Share" then "Add to Home Screen"
In the menu, tap "Share" (it looks like a square with an arrow pointing up). Then scroll down in the share sheet and tap "Add to Home Screen". if you dont see it tap "More".
Look for: +◻ Add to Home Screen
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Enable "Open as Web App" (Safari 26+)
Before tapping "Add", make sure the toggle for "Open as Web App" is turned ON. This ensures the app works properly with notifications and full screen.
⚠️ Important: If "Open as Web App" is OFF, the app won't function correctly.
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Tap the Share Button
Look at the bottom of your screen (iPhone) or top bar (iPad) for the Share button - it looks like a square with an arrow pointing up.
Square with arrow pointing up
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Select "Add to Home Screen"
Scroll down in the share menu until you see "Add to Home Screen". It has a plus icon inside a square. Tap it.
Look for: +◻ Add to Home Screen
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Confirm & Add
You'll see a preview showing "NNY Fire Wire" with the app icon. Tap "Add" in the top-right corner to complete installation.
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Launch & Enable Notifications
Find the NNY Fire Wire icon on your home screen and tap it to launch. When prompted, tap "Allow" to enable emergency notifications.
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Confirm & Add
You'll see a preview showing "NNY Fire Wire" with the app icon. Tap "Add" in the top-right corner to complete installation.
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Launch & Enable Notifications
Find the NNY Fire Wire icon on your home screen and tap it to launch. When prompted, tap "Allow" to enable emergency notifications.
📱 Safari 26+ (iOS 18.6+): The new Safari interface and push notifications require Safari 26 or newer (iOS 18.6+). Update your device in Settings → General → Software Update if needed.