Firefight
How does the drill planner work in Firefight?
You map your home’s rooms and exits by drawing a simple layout, then the app guides you through timed escape drills. It records how long it takes your family to get out, helping you identify bottlenecks and improve your time with repeated practice.
Can Firefight help with non-fire emergencies like a carbon monoxide alarm?
Yes, the app has a searchable library of interactive safety guides. For example, searching 'CO detector beep' gives you clear, step-by-step instructions on checking the battery and deciding when to call for help.
Setting up my home layout feels clunky and the touch controls are unresponsive. What can I do?
This is a known issue on some Android devices like the OnePlus 11. Try zooming in on the grid before placing doors or windows, and use a stylus if available. The developer is aware and working on smoother snap-to-grid controls in the next update.
I keep getting notifications about brush fires far away. Can I customize the alert radius?
Yes, you can adjust alert settings in the app’s notification preferences. Set a smaller radius to only receive alerts for incidents within a few miles of your home, so you aren’t flooded with irrelevant warnings.
How does Firefight compare to the Red Cross Emergency app?
While the Red Cross app offers general disaster checklists and alerts, Firefight focuses specifically on home fire preparedness with a hands-on drill planner and room-mapping tool. It’s better if you want to actually practice escape routes rather than just read tips.
