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PulsePoint Respond

PulsePoint Respond

Building informed communities

269K ratings
482 reviews
#26 in free Medical
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 13, 2012
  • August 6, 2026

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 269K 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

26.8.5383

August 6, 2026

• Key peformance improvements and bug fixes.

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Last updated on August 9, 2026.

User reviews

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Current state

This app is currently (8-6-2026) not working. I’m listening to audio about an ongoing fire that shows no units assigned and is in closed section. It’s clearly not closed as additional units are still being dispatched and new alarm being called. Pulse Point shows no units associated with the call nor anything except closed at 4 minutes. This is ongoing issue and has been this way for some time even with most recent updates. USELESS
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48 yrs Firefighter.

Enjoy everything you good people do. From PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY MARYLAND.
karlecatkarlecat

Great App!

Love PulsePoint! It is It is nice to know where emergencies are happening and they do a pretty good job of giving the precise location! It is like letting someone listen to your scanner 24/7 and you only just get the important information lol. 😊
Carrie1322Carrie1322

Alert sound

(Turn off) Mute alert sound
Option to vibrate instead of ring tone
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Poo

It doesn’t show all the emergencies so I kind of hate it so don’t download it
Ajl2017Ajl2017
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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

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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.