Comparison

First Arriving Dashboards vs PreAlertX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

First Arriving Dashboards

Features
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First Arriving Dashboards is an innovative dashboard solution that revolutionizes how first responders and agencies manage internal communications, information sharing, and emergency response operations to enhance overall community safety. Key Benefits & Features of Dashboard App: Customizable Dashboards & Data You Need: Showcase your key existing technology including Scheduling, LMS, RMS, Fleet management, equipment maintenance, and more. Dashboards are tailored to display specific metrics and KPIs relevant to your agency's operations and objectives. Customize visuals and layouts to optimize data visibility and accessibility for different users and scenarios. Utilize powerful analytics tools to analyze turnout and response times, and other key performance metrics for informed decision-making. Add-ons including document downloads, links to key platforms, required acknowledgements and more. Enhanced Situational Awareness: Visualize critical information and key data points to better understand the scope and dynamics of emergency situations. Coordinate response efforts more effectively with clear, real-time insights and situational updates. Multi-platform Accessibility: With the app, you can access all of your dashboard content seamlessly across various devices for enhanced communication and collaboration. Enable field personnel, command center staff, and other stakeholders to stay connected and informed during emergency operations. Resource Optimization: Allocate resources efficiently based on real-time data and insights to maximize operational efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure timely and strategic deployment of assets, personnel, and equipment for optimal emergency response outcomes. News, Announcements, Internal & Interagency Communication: Receive and send instant updates and notifications to effectively manage and respond to unfolding events. Push real-time messages to every team member. Anytime, anywhere. Foster interagency collaboration and communication by sharing real-time data, updates, and situational awareness information. Coordinate efforts with external agencies, mutual aid partners, and community stakeholders for seamless emergency response operations. Performance Tracking: Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators to assess operational efficiency, effectiveness, and areas for improvement. Track response times, incident outcomes, and other metrics to drive continuous performance enhancements and accountability. Informed Decision Making: Equip public safety professionals with the data, insights, and tools needed to make informed, timely decisions in high-pressure situations. Empower decision-makers to respond confidently, adaptively, and strategically to emergencies, crises, and evolving threats. First Arriving Dashboards for Public Safety is a comprehensive and user-friendly solution that empowers public safety agencies to enhance situational awareness, optimize emergency response operations, and ultimately improve community safety. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, real-time data analytics, and customizable features, this app is designed to support and elevate the critical work of first responders and emergency management professionals. Elevate your agency's capabilities, efficiency, and effectiveness with First Arriving Dashboards for Public Safety. Contact your agency’s First Arriving Dashboard administrator for access to the First Arriving Mobile app.

About

PreAlertX

This app ensures emergency responders never miss critical alerts. It bypasses silent mode, Do Not Disturb, and screen lock using iOS Critical Alert technology. Designed for fire departments and EMS, it provides instant, agency-wide notifications.

Highlights
  • Bypasses silent mode and Do Not Disturb
  • Instant agency-wide notifications
  • Customizable alert messages
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Secure agency access codes
  • Minimal battery impact
Features
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PreAlertX: The Critical Alert System Built for Emergency Responders When seconds matter, PreAlertX ensures you never miss an emergency call. Designed exclusively for fire departments, EMS, and emergency services agencies, PreAlertX delivers instant critical alerts that bypass Do Not Disturb, silent mode, and even screen lock. CRITICAL ALERTS THAT BREAK THROUGH PreAlertX uses iOS Critical Alert technology to ensure you receive emergency notifications even when: • Your phone is on silent • Do Not Disturb is enabled • Your screen is locked • You're in a meeting or sleeping INSTANT AGENCY-WIDE NOTIFICATIONS • Trigger PreAlerts to notify your entire agency instantly • See who triggered the alert and when • Custom alert messages for specific situations • Real-time synchronization across all members BUILT FOR YOUR AGENCY • Join your fire company, EMS squad, or rescue team • Agency-specific alerts - only receive calls from your department • Admin controls for agency management • Secure access codes to protect your agency SMART NOTIFICATION MANAGEMENT • Toggle critical alerts on/off from your profile • Enable/disable notifications as needed • Custom alert sound that demands attention • Background notifications keep you connected 24/7 DESIGNED FOR FIRST RESPONDERS PreAlertX understands the unique needs of emergency services: • Simple, fast interface - trigger alerts in seconds • Reliable push notifications that always get through • Works even when your phone is locked • Minimal battery impact for all-day reliability SECURE & PRIVATE • Secure authentication • Agency-specific access controls • Your data stays private within your agency • No spam, no noise - only critical alerts from your team WHO IS PREALERTX FOR? • Volunteer firefighters and EMTs • Career fire departments • EMS and ambulance services • Rescue squads • Emergency response teams • First responder agencies of all sizes WHY PREALERTX? Traditional paging systems fail when phones are on silent. Group texts get lost in noise. PreAlertX solves this with iOS Critical Alert technology - ensuring every emergency call reaches you instantly, no matter what. GET STARTED TODAY: Download PreAlertX Visit prealertx.com to register and join your agency Enable critical alerts for breakthrough notifications Stay connected to your team 24/7 PreAlertX: Because every second counts in emergency response. NOTE: • Requires iOS 12 or later for critical alert functionality • Critical alerts require special permissions - the app will guide you through setup • Registration and agency management available at prealertx.com • Free for all first responders

Screenshots

First Arriving Dashboards4 screens
PreAlertX2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PreAlertX at 15.1 against First Arriving Dashboards's 17.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
First Arriving Dashboards versus PreAlertX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst Arriving DashboardsPreAlertX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirst Arriving IO, IncSEPA Industries, LLC

In-app purchases

None

First Arriving Dashboards

No in-app purchases

None

PreAlertX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First Arriving Dashboards free?
First Arriving Dashboards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PreAlertX free?
PreAlertX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First Arriving Dashboards or PreAlertX have ads?
Neither First Arriving Dashboards nor PreAlertX shows ads.

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