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Emergency & First Response Apps

Tools for when seconds matter. Bleeding control, stroke assessment, concussion protocols, CPR training, hazmat identification, and disaster preparedness from the CDC, NIH, and AHA.

CDC HEADS UP Concussion Safety icon

CDC HEADS UP Concussion Safety

FreeAndroid
3 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
CDC HEADS UP Concussion Safety educates coaches, parents, and athletes on preventing, recognizing, and responding to youth sports brain injuries.
US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWellness & Public Health
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Concussion Coach

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Concussion Coach helps Veterans and others with mild traumatic brain injury manage post-concussive symptoms through education, trackers, and evidence-based self-management tools.
US Department of Veterans AffairsClinical Tools & Monitoring
NIH Stroke Scale Calculator icon

NIH Stroke Scale Calculator

FreeiOS
2 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Digital tool for clinicians to rapidly assess ischemic stroke severity, providing faster alternative to pen-and-paper NIH Stroke Scale.
US Department of Veterans AffairsClinical Tools & Monitoring
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PCAC Score

FreeiOS Android
3 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Calculates Pittsburgh Cardiac Arrest Category score for clinicians to stratify patients by illness severity shortly after cardiac arrest occurs.
University of PittsburghClinical Tools & Monitoring
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Stop the Bleed

FreeiOS Android
3 publications
Evidence Tier:CLINICAL GRADE
Educational tool teaching the public life-saving severe bleeding control techniques, translating battlefield hemorrhage methods for civilian emergency response.
Uniformed Services UniversityClinical Tools & Monitoring
CDC HEADS UP Concussion and Helmet Safety icon

CDC HEADS UP Concussion and Helmet Safety

FreeiOS
3 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
CDC HEADS UP educates parents, coaches, and teens on recognizing concussions and fitting helmets, improving coaches' ability to identify injured athletes.
US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWellness & Public Health
OSHA NIOSH Heat Safety Tool icon

OSHA NIOSH Heat Safety Tool

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
OSHA NIOSH Heat Safety Tool provides outdoor workers location-specific heat index values and safety recommendations to prevent heat-related illness.
US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWellness & Public Health
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UnityPhilly 2.0

FreeAndroid
3 publications
Evidence Tier:VALIDATED
Enables volunteer bystanders to alert nearby users to administer naloxone during suspected opioid overdoses while notifying emergency services.
University of MichiganWellness & Public Health
CDC HEADS UP Rocket Blades icon

CDC HEADS UP Rocket Blades

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:EVALUATED
Educational mobile game teaching children ages six to eight about concussion safety, including injury prevention and appropriate emergency responses.
US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWellness & Public Health
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AHA ACLS

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
AHA ACLS provides clinicians interactive algorithms and timers based on American Heart Association guidelines for managing adult cardiac arrest emergencies.
Massachusetts General HospitalClinical Tools & Monitoring
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AHA PALS

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Point-of-care reference tool helping healthcare professionals rapidly access pediatric advanced life support algorithms, drug dosages, and resuscitation timers.
Massachusetts General HospitalClinical Tools & Monitoring
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Duke CPR

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Duke CPR provides step-by-step instructions for compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation to increase bystander preparedness during cardiac emergencies from Duke University.
Duke UniversityWellness & Public Health
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E-Plan

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Provides first responders with real-time access to on-site hazardous chemical information for facilities nationwide, enhancing emergency response during chemical incidents.
University of Texas at DallasCivil & Environmental Engineering
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FWAS - Fire Weather Alert System

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
FWAS Fire Weather Alert System provides firefighters with customized dangerous weather alerts by monitoring real-time weather stations, radar, and satellite data.
United States Department of AgricultureEarth & Environmental Sciences
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Mobile REMM

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Mobile REMM provides healthcare providers just-in-time guidance on clinical diagnosis and management of radiation injuries during mass casualty radiological emergencies.
US Department of Health and Human ServicesClinical Tools & Monitoring
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myCPRtrainer

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
myCPRtrainer teaches the general public basic life-saving CPR skills through short training videos and interactive simulation games accessible anytime and anywhere.
University of PennsylvaniaWellness & Public Health
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NVS Tsunami Evacuation

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
NVS Tsunami Evacuation displays official hazard zones and infrastructure for coastal residents to plan evacuation routes in emergencies.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationEarth & Environmental Sciences
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PFA Mobile

FreeiOS Android
2 publications
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
PFA Mobile provides disaster responders and healthcare workers with field-ready guidance for delivering Psychological First Aid to survivors.
US Department of Veterans AffairsMental Health & Psychology
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RescueVoice

PaidiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Speech-generating app for first responders and medical personnel to communicate with individuals unable to speak due to medical or developmental conditions.
University of IowaClinical Tools & Monitoring
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SALT Triage

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
SALT Triage guides emergency providers through mass casualty incident victim categorization, tracking, and life-saving interventions in real time during disasters.
Augusta UniversityClinical Tools & Monitoring
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Smart Sea Level Sensors

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED
Smart Sea Level Sensors provides real-time hyperlocal water level data to coastal Georgia residents, officials, and businesses for flood risk assessment.
Georgia TechEarth & Environmental Sciences
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CAMEO Chemicals

FreeiOS Android
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
CAMEO Chemicals gives emergency responders an offline database to identify hazardous materials and access safety protocols during chemical emergencies worldwide.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPhysical Sciences
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Disaster Detector

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Disaster Detector teaches middle school students to analyze natural hazard data, forecast catastrophic events, and prepare a virtual city for impact.
Smithsonian InstitutionEarth & Environmental Sciences
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Dolphin & Whale 911

FreeiOS
1 publication
Evidence Tier:TRUSTED
Dolphin & Whale 911 lets the public report stranded, injured, or dead marine mammals to authorized NOAA responders for timely rescue.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationLife Sciences