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Local Agencies Launch PulsePoint Mobile App To Help Save Lives (Photo) - 06/25/23

Cowlitz County, WA – Local fire departments and districts announce the official launch of PulsePoint, a mobile phone application (PulsePoint app) designed to enhance community awareness of medical emergencies and promptly notify nearby CPR-trained individuals to provide assistance to cardiac arrest victims.

The Cowlitz 911 Public Authority (Cowlitz 911) has seamlessly integrated the PulsePoint application with the 911 computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system. Whenever a 911 dispatcher receives a call related to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and identifies it as such, the CAD system will automatically generate a push notification through the PulsePoint app.

"Immediate bystander CPR can double or even triple the chances of survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases," explained Longview Fire Department Battalion Chief Eric Koreis. "With the introduction of PulsePoint in our community, citizens now have the option to receive timely alerts regarding nearby cardiac arrests in public places, empowering them to respond swiftly and administer lifesaving CPR until first responders arrive." PulsePoint app is already successfully utilized in Clark County, the Portland metro area, and several communities along the I-5 corridor.

The application features a user-friendly map displaying automated external defibrillator (AED) locations. Battalion Chief Koreis emphasized, "In addition to information sourced from our records, members of the public can submit AED locations through the app, which are then verified by officials. This valuable data is promptly displayed to PulsePoint users, enabling them to quickly locate the nearest AED during an emergency." Any user of the app located within a six-block radius of a cardiac arrest in a public location will receive a push notification indicating the closest publicly accessible AED, facilitating their provision of aid.

"I strongly encourage individuals who are willing and able to perform CPR to download the PulsePoint app," urged Battalion Chief Koreis.

Since its recent soft launch, the PulsePoint app has experienced a steady rise in registered users. The app can be downloaded free of charge from Google Play and the iPhone App Store, allowing the community to readily access this vital resource.

This project was made possible by the collaboration of all Cowlitz County public safety agencies, the Cowlitz 911 Public Authority, and the Cowlitz County EMS and Trauma Care Council. 

Attached Media Files: Cowlitz PulsePoint,

Local Agencies Launch PulsePoint Mobile App To Help Save Lives (Photo) - 06/25/23

Cowlitz County, WA – Local fire departments and districts announce the official launch of PulsePoint, a mobile phone application (PulsePoint app) designed to enhance community awareness of medical emergencies and promptly notify nearby CPR-trained individuals to provide assistance to cardiac arrest victims.

The Cowlitz 911 Public Authority (Cowlitz 911) has seamlessly integrated the PulsePoint application with the 911 computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system. Whenever a 911 dispatcher receives a call related to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and identifies it as such, the CAD system will automatically generate a push notification through the PulsePoint app.

"Immediate bystander CPR can double or even triple the chances of survival in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest cases," explained Longview Fire Department Battalion Chief Eric Koreis. "With the introduction of PulsePoint in our community, citizens now have the option to receive timely alerts regarding nearby cardiac arrests in public places, empowering them to respond swiftly and administer lifesaving CPR until first responders arrive." PulsePoint app is already successfully utilized in Clark County, the Portland metro area, and several communities along the I-5 corridor.

The application features a user-friendly map displaying automated external defibrillator (AED) locations. Battalion Chief Koreis emphasized, "In addition to information sourced from our records, members of the public can submit AED locations through the app, which are then verified by officials. This valuable data is promptly displayed to PulsePoint users, enabling them to quickly locate the nearest AED during an emergency." Any user of the app located within a six-block radius of a cardiac arrest in a public location will receive a push notification indicating the closest publicly accessible AED, facilitating their provision of aid.

"I strongly encourage individuals who are willing and able to perform CPR to download the PulsePoint app," urged Battalion Chief Koreis.

Since its recent soft launch, the PulsePoint app has experienced a steady rise in registered users. The app can be downloaded free of charge from Google Play and the iPhone App Store, allowing the community to readily access this vital resource.

This project was made possible by the collaboration of all Cowlitz County public safety agencies, the Cowlitz 911 Public Authority, and the Cowlitz County EMS and Trauma Care Council. 

Attached Media Files: Cowlitz PulsePoint,