October 26, 2017
The PulsePoint Foundation and CTIA Wireless Foundation Bring Lifesaving Technology to Washington D.C. via 9-1-1 Integrated Mobile App
The PulsePoint Respond app empowers CPR-trained citizens and off-duty professionals to provide critical assistance to cardiac arrest victims
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 26, 2017 - Today, the PulsePoint Foundation, with support from CTIA Wireless Foundation, launched life-saving mobile technology to the nation’s capital via the PulsePoint Respond app. Making the announcement, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Chief Gregory Dean, Director of Unified Communications Karima Holmes, and CTIA Wireless Foundation Secretary Jamie Hastings. The event…
Filed Under: Press Release, Event, Highlights, News | Tagged With: CTIA, CTIA Wireless Foundation, D.C., DC, Gregory Dean, Muriel Bowser, Washington
September 26, 2017
Off-Duty Firefighters Partner with National Pilot Program to Save Lives
Madison, WI – A new pilot program will allow off-duty City of Madison firefighters and paramedics to provide life-saving care when someone experiences a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in their home.Madison only fourth city nationally to participate
The PulsePoint Verified Responder Pilot Program launches in Madison through a partnership of the PulsePoint Foundation, Madison Fire Department, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 311, and automated external defibrillator (AED) manufacturer Philips.
“With Verified Responder, we now have the new opportunity to send off-duty professional…
September 6, 2017
Off-Duty Professional Firefighters Partner with National Pilot Program to Save Lives
Spokane, Wash – Spokane County is the third of four sites in the United States selected for a pilot program to utilize off-duty professional firefighters in response to cardiac arrest calls in public and private settings.
The PulsePoint Verified Responder Pilot Program is being launched in Spokane through a partnership of the PulsePoint Foundation, Spokane Fire Department, Spokane Valley Fire Department, International Association of Firefighters Locals 29, 876 and 3701, and automated external defibrillator (AED) manufacturer Philips. The first two pilot sites for the Verified Responder…
Filed Under: Event, Highlights, News, Press Release | Tagged With: Brian Schaeffer, Bryan Collins, IAFF, International Association of Firefighters, King County Emergency Medical Services, Local 29, Local 3701, Philips Healthcare, Pilot, Spokane, Spokane Fire Department, Spokane Valley Fire Department, Verified Responder
August 23, 2017
Lifesaving PulsePoint app now available in Kansas City region
Local city, county, fire department and emergency medical services leaders have joined forces to bring the lifesaving PulsePoint app to the Kansas City region. The free mobile app alerts citizens trained in hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when someone in a nearby public place suffers sudden cardiac arrest. Public safety communications centers send alerts through the app at the same time they dispatch first responders to the scene. The app also notifies users of the closest available automated external defibrillator (AED).
“Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of…