PulsePoint Respond

What PulsePoint Respond does

PulsePoint Respond connects local emergency dispatch information with people who may be able to act before professional responders arrive. In participating communities, the app can notify nearby users when a cardiac arrest has been reported and CPR may be needed. It is most relevant to CPR-trained residents, off-duty medical professionals, and others who want a direct way to support emergency response in their area.

Alerts and local information

The app also provides notifications about selected public-safety incidents, including wildland fires, flooding, and utility emergencies. A map-based view helps users understand where an event is taking place, while live emergency radio traffic can provide additional context about active incidents. The usefulness of these features depends on the agencies and services that share information in a user’s location.

Who it suits

PulsePoint Respond is designed for people who want timely local alerts rather than general health guidance. Its cardiac-arrest notifications are particularly useful for users with CPR training who are willing and able to respond nearby. Other residents may find the incident and radio updates useful for awareness, although the app is not a replacement for calling emergency services or following official instructions.

Reach and publisher

PulsePoint Respond is published by the PulsePoint Foundation and has more than 1,000,000 installs. Its 4.61 rating from 33,049 reviews indicates strong user approval, but local coverage remains the key consideration: the app can only show dispatch-based information where participating agencies make that data available.