PulsePoint Respond

PulsePoint Respond

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PulsePoint Respond: Empowering You to Save Lives in Your Community

Join a 911-connected network of over 3 million citizens. Receive real-time CPR alerts for nearby cardiac emergencies and stay informed with live dispatch radio and local hazard notifications.

Publisher

PulsePoint Foundation

Category

Medical

Downloads

3M+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

257K+

Locales

5

Heroism in Action

Discover the interface used by 3M+ users.

Smartphone screen showing a real time list of local emergency incidents like fires and medical emergencies in the PulsePoint Respond app

Smartphone screen showing a real time list of local emergency incidents like fires and medical emergencies in the PulsePoint Respond app

PulsePoint Respond app displaying a CPR needed notification and emergency map with nearby AED locations.

PulsePoint Respond app displaying a CPR needed notification and emergency map with nearby AED locations.

PulsePoint Respond app map interface showing navigation spoken directions and live traffic conditions

PulsePoint Respond app map interface showing navigation spoken directions and live traffic conditions

PulsePoint Respond app satellite map showing an active fire incident location

PulsePoint Respond app satellite map showing an active fire incident location

A satellite map view in the PulsePoint Respond app showing the precise location of an AED and medical kits at a school.

A satellite map view in the PulsePoint Respond app showing the precise location of an AED and medical kits at a school.

PulsePoint Respond app screen showing live incident updates and fire department posts with images

PulsePoint Respond app screen showing live incident updates and fire department posts with images

PulsePoint Respond app coverage map showing Portland Fire and Rescue service areas on an iPhone.

PulsePoint Respond app coverage map showing Portland Fire and Rescue service areas on an iPhone.

PulsePoint Respond app notification settings for emergency alerts like CPR needed and structure fires.

PulsePoint Respond app notification settings for emergency alerts like CPR needed and structure fires.

PulsePoint Respond app interface showing a list of active local emergency incidents like vehicle fires and medical emergencies

PulsePoint Respond app interface showing a list of active local emergency incidents like vehicle fires and medical emergencies

PulsePoint Respond mobile app screen showing step-by-step CPR instructions in Spanish with chest compression diagrams.

PulsePoint Respond mobile app screen showing step-by-step CPR instructions in Spanish with chest compression diagrams.

Seconds Save Lives: Be the First to Act

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 3M+ users.

❤️

Immediate CPR Alerts

Receive instant notifications when someone nearby suffers a cardiac arrest, allowing you to bridge the critical minutes before EMS arrival.

🛡️

Local Emergency Awareness

Track wildfires, floods, and utility incidents in your neighborhood with real-time updates directly from local emergency services.

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Live Dispatch Radio

Monitor active emergency radio traffic at a tap, ensuring you have the full context of local incidents as they unfold.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 3M+ people who love this app.

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"PulsePoint changed the way I look at my community. As a certified CPR provider, being alerted to a cardiac emergency just two blocks away allowed me to provide assistance before the paramedics arrived. It is an essential tool for anyone who wants to make a real difference."

Sarah Jenkins, Registered Nurse
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"This app is a must-have for situational awareness. Beyond the life-saving CPR alerts, I use it daily to monitor local fire and utility emergencies. The live dispatch radio keeps me informed about what is happening in my neighborhood in real-time."

David Miller, Community Volunteer

About the app

Everything you need to know about PulsePoint Respond.

Description

PulsePoint Respond is a 911-connected mobile app that can immediately inform you of emergencies occurring in your community and can request your help when cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is needed nearby. If you’re trained in CPR and are willing to assist in an emergency, the app will alert you if someone near you is having a cardiac emergency and may need CPR. In addition to nearby “CPR Needed” notifications, you can choose to be notified of other events that may impact you and your family, such as wildland fires, flooding and utility emergencies. You can also monitor live dispatch radio traffic for most PulsePoint-connected communities with a simple tap on the speaker icon. PulsePoint currently provides coverage for thousands of communities in North America, with many more on the way. For more information, visit pulsepoint.org, contact us at info@pulsepoint.org. PulsePoint Respond is an end-to-end FirstNet Certified™ application. FirstNet Certified solutions must demonstrate 99.99% availability and pass independent third-party security, data privacy and performance audits. PulsePoint is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit foundation building applications that help public safety agencies inform and engage their citizens. NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Your actual experience is always visible in Settings | Battery | PulsePoint.

Latest Version

4.28

Size

37.3 MB

First Released

Feb 13, 2012

Be the Difference When Every Second Counts

Join over 3 million citizen responders today. Download PulsePoint Respond to receive real-time CPR alerts and stay connected to emergency activity in your community.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PulsePoint Respond

What is PulsePoint Respond?

PulsePoint Respond is a 911-connected mobile application that informs users of local emergencies and requests help for nearby CPR incidents. It also provides notifications for various other events like wildland fires.

How does PulsePoint Respond alert users about emergencies?

PulsePoint Respond informs users of emergencies in their community and sends specific alerts if someone nearby needs CPR. It also provides notifications for events such as wildland fires, flooding, and utility emergencies.

Does PulsePoint Respond provide CPR assistance notifications?

Yes, PulsePoint Respond alerts users trained in CPR if someone near them is experiencing a cardiac emergency and may need CPR. It features "CPR Needed" notifications.

What types of emergencies does PulsePoint Respond cover?

PulsePoint Respond covers various emergencies including cardiac events requiring CPR, wildland fires, flooding, utility emergencies, medical emergencies, traffic collisions, alarms, and elevator rescues.

Can I listen to live emergency dispatch radio traffic on PulsePoint Respond?

Yes, PulsePoint Respond allows users to monitor live dispatch radio traffic for most PulsePoint-connected communities with a simple tap on the speaker icon.

Is PulsePoint Respond available in my area?

PulsePoint Respond provides coverage for thousands of communities across North America. Users can view a coverage map within the app to check local availability.

Is PulsePoint Respond a certified secure application?

Yes, PulsePoint Respond is a FirstNet Certified™ application. This certification requires 99.99% availability and successful completion of independent third-party security, data privacy, and performance audits.

Does PulsePoint Respond show the location of AEDs?

Yes, PulsePoint Respond provides the precise location of every Automated External Defibrillator (AED). It also indicates collocated bleeding control kits, epinephrine, and naloxone.

Does PulsePoint Respond offer navigation to incident locations?

Yes, PulsePoint Respond provides map views with navigation, spoken directions, and live traffic conditions. This helps users navigate to emergency or incident locations.

Is PulsePoint Respond a non-profit organization?

Yes, PulsePoint is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit foundation. It builds applications to help public safety agencies inform and engage citizens.

Does PulsePoint Respond support multiple languages?

Yes, PulsePoint Respond offers multi-language support. This includes English, French (Canada), Japanese, and Spanish, as demonstrated by in-app CPR instructions.

Does PulsePoint Respond consume a lot of battery?

Yes, continued use of GPS running in the background can significantly decrease battery life. Users can monitor the app's actual battery experience in their device's Settings.