PulsePoint Respond

PulsePoint Respond

Building informed communities

272K ratings
504 reviews
#35 in free Medical
🏥 Medical
📡 News
Free

Details

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

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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'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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The app has maintained its position at 35 recently.

Last updated on August 31, 2026.

User reviews

Frequencies

I no longer hear feedback from units because the responses are on different frequencies that are not supported.

Wish to know more

It's a nice alert to avoid the area. Wish I knew what the codes mean. Thanks

Helpful, Easy to Use emergency notification app

I’ve been using PulsePoint for several years now and it works well and it’s easy to configure. Most of the time I get notifications of local emergencies before I hear sirens, so it’s also very fast.

Thank you!!

Thank You!!

use to be great

This was a great app. Now there is rarely any info in my area. No fire or accidents and hardly any of the ambulance calls.

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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

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.