Cardiac Arrest Survivor Saved Thanks to PulsePoint Respond Smartphone App and Quick Bystander Action

Dennis Hoggarth of Camano Island is alive today thanks to the swift actions of bystanders including several registered nurses and a nearby off-duty firefighter/paramedic who were alerted through the PulsePoint Respond app, underscoring the lifesaving power of technology and community involvement in time-critical emergencies.

On May 23, 2025, Skagit 9-1-1 received multiple 911 calls reporting a cardiac arrest inside the Costco in Burlington. Simultaneously, an alert was sent out via the PulsePoint Respond app, which notifies CPR-trained individuals of nearby cardiac arrest events where CPR is needed.