stationOS Respond
Fire & EMS dispatch alerting
About
This app provides real-time dispatch alerts for fire and EMS departments. It ensures all members are notified instantly across multiple devices, displaying crucial call details and tracking responder availability. It's designed for reliable communication even in areas with poor signal.
What's New in stationOS Respond
1.3.0
November 3, 2026
Respond now runs on Garmin watches. Get Respond from the Connect IQ Store, pair your watch in Settings, General, Garmin, and when Garmin asks whether the phone may open Respond on the watch, choose Always. Calls you're paged for then reach your wrist, paging with your Dispatch tone if it's Three-Beep, Page One or Fire Pager (Three-Beep otherwise) and vibrating in the same rhythm. Respond from the watch and it tells you when your response is in, or that it's queued on your phone until you have signal. Change your destination from the wrist, see how many are responding, and read the cross street and dispatch's latest notes. Most Fenix watches show a map with you, the scene and the nearest hydrants and cisterns. Urgent department messages reach the watch with their own buzz, and Quiet and Snooze apply there too. Keep Respond running on your phone: only the app can reach the watch, and iOS won't wake an app you've swiped away. Settings, General, Garmin shows whether your watch is connected and has Respond installed, and can send it a test call. Signing in now goes straight to your board when your department has set your station.
MoreFAQ
What is stationOS Respond?
stationOS Respond is a dedicated dispatch alerting application for fire and EMS departments. It ensures that every member receives immediate notifications for dispatches across their phone, watch, and vehicle screens, providing a unified view of live incident information.
How does stationOS Respond handle poor signal areas?
stationOS Respond is built to function in areas with unreliable coverage. Responses given in areas with no signal are queued on the phone and sent once a connection is re-established, accurately timestamped to when the response was initiated. Arrival registration also works without a signal.
Can stationOS Respond break through silent mode?
Yes, stationOS Respond can be configured to break through silent mode and Focus modes on your device. This ensures critical alerts are heard, with a specific alert stage chosen by you being the only one that bypasses these restrictions.
How does stationOS Respond integrate with other devices?
stationOS Respond offers seamless integration with Apple Watch, CarPlay, and compatible Garmin devices. This allows users to receive alerts, view call details, and mark themselves as responding from various platforms without needing to access their phone directly.
Is stationOS Respond available on all devices?
stationOS Respond is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. These devices are supported to ensure comprehensive coverage and accessibility for emergency responders.
What is the age rating for stationOS Respond?
stationOS Respond has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of emergency services and the critical information handled within the application.
How often is stationOS Respond updated?
The latest version of stationOS Respond is 1.3.0, with the last update occurring on November 3, 2026. Updates are released to improve functionality and reliability for users.
How do I get an account for stationOS Respond?
Accounts for stationOS Respond are not created through a sign-up process within the app. Instead, accounts are issued directly by your fire or EMS department, ensuring proper access and integration with departmental systems.
