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Best First Responders Cal Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

First Responders Cal is the household name in first responders cal, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top First Responders Cal Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1First Responders CalFirst Responders CalFree1.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
2PulsePoint RespondPulsePoint RespondFree4.8★ (272K)NoNoSep 2026
3CityGrid - First Responder MapCityGrid - First Responder MapFree—NoNoAug 2026
4RespondersRespondersFree—NoNoAug 2026
5NMAS First Responder ProtocolsNMAS First Responder ProtocolsFree—NoNoMay 2026
6129th Rescue Wing129th Rescue WingFree—NoNoMay 2026
7First Arriving DashboardsFirst Arriving DashboardsFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Emergency First ResponseEmergency First ResponseFree1.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for First Responders Cal

First Responders Cal#1

First Responders Cal by PEDRO NIEVES

Shift & Schedule Manager
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
1.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Manage your work schedule and time off with a calendar designed for first responders. Create custom shift patterns, track leave balances, and sync with your device's calendar. Get reminders and view your schedule at a glance with customizable widgets.

PulsePoint Respond#2

PulsePoint Respond by PulsePoint Foundation

Building informed communities
Strong Contender
🏥 Medical
4.8😊(272K ratings)
Free
#40in Medical
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🗺️ 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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FAQ about First Responders Cal

What are the best first responders cal apps for iPhone?
First Responders Cal tops our first responders cal apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top first responders cal apps we rank are free to download, including First Responders Cal and PulsePoint Respond.
First Responders Cal has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ first responders cal apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
First Responders Cal correctly displays events that span midnight on both the originating and subsequent days. For example, a shift from 08:00 to 04:00 the next day will appear accurately on both the current and following day's calendar view.
Yes, you can create custom shift patterns with working and off-day cycles, such as 24/48 or 48/96, or any rotation your department uses. These patterns can be categorized by Fire, Police, EMS, or Other, and once applied, they automatically populate your schedule without duplicates.