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PulsePoint Respond

PulsePoint Respond

Building informed communities

272K ratings
538 reviews
#33 in free Medical
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 13, 2012
  • August 28, 2026

Background Location Access

Developer

PulsePoint Foundation
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About

This app connects to 911 to alert you about local emergencies, including cardiac events requiring CPR. It also provides notifications for other community incidents like fires and floods, and allows you to monitor live dispatch radio. It's designed to build informed and responsive communities.

✓911-connected emergency alerts
✓CPR needed notifications
✓Community incident alerts (fires, floods)
✓Live dispatch radio monitoring
✓FirstNet Certified™ application
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of PulsePoint Respond. Based on 272K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Medical app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Instant notifications
  • 📍Detailed incident location
  • 💡Customizable notifications
  • 🚑Helpful for first responders
  • 🔍Awareness of community emergencies

Negative things

  • 🗺️Lack of location filtering
  • 🔇Inconsistent notification reliability
  • 🌍Limited coverage in Canada/other countries
  • 🔢Too many notifications for large areas
  • 🔒Privacy concerns with location tracking
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What's New in PulsePoint Respond

26.8.5387

August 28, 2026

• In regions that use both PulsePoint Respond and Genasys Protect, PulsePoint's Community Alert/Advisory message type now provides an additional channel for automatic distribution of Genasys mass notifications. • CPR-needed alerts now use an adaptive radius to more effectively locate responders. • Stability improvements and bug fixes.

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Last updated on October 12, 2026.

User reviews

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Better detail about service calls and public safety information please.

Your descriptions of Calls are too vague, please give us more information especially where public safety is concerned.

We need better details and updates on events that significantly impact a community. Updates especially when impact on our area worsens.
1of3vchomeowners1of3vchomeowners

Firefighter

Would be great to have a default setting for which map to use instead to remove annoying step of having to select it each time for directions. Otherwise it’s a great app!
jjeffmjjeffm

I rather be able to hear an now you can’t

Need to hear
NoseypoozyNoseypoozy

Good App

This is a good app!
MWG2026MWG2026

App not working

Not working
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Incidents not always displayed in a timely manner

Bug

Difficulty understanding response unit codes/abbreviations

Bug

Location services issues causing inconsistent performance

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Radius-based notification filtering

Feature

Separate notification settings for each agency

Feature

Ability to follow specific stations/departments

Feature

Integration with mapping apps for navigation

Feature

Customizable notification sounds and tones

Feature

FAQ

What does PulsePoint Respond do?

PulsePoint Respond is a 911-connected mobile application that immediately informs users of emergencies in their community. It can also request assistance when cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is needed nearby, alerting trained individuals who are willing to help.

What kind of emergencies can I be notified about?

You can receive notifications for "CPR Needed" alerts when someone nearby is experiencing a cardiac emergency. Additionally, you can opt-in to be notified of other community events such as wildland fires, flooding, and utility emergencies.

Is PulsePoint Respond free to use?

Yes, PulsePoint Respond is a free application. It is developed by PulsePoint, a 501(c)(3) public non-profit foundation dedicated to building applications that help public safety agencies inform and engage their citizens.

What communities are covered by PulsePoint Respond?

PulsePoint Respond currently provides coverage for thousands of communities across North America, with many more communities being added regularly. You can visit pulsepoint.org for more information on coverage areas.

Can I listen to live emergency radio traffic?

Yes, you can monitor live dispatch radio traffic for most PulsePoint-connected communities directly within the app. Simply tap on the speaker icon to access this feature.