Beacon Emergency Dispatch 5.5.1

The Beacon mobile app serves as the responder client interface for the Beacon Emergency Dispatch platform. It is essential to have a registered agency account to access the full functionality of the platform.

IMPORTANT: Users must ensure their phone numbers are registered in an Agency Account on the Beacon Emergency Dispatch platform to receive incident alerts from their response agency.

ABOUT BEACON
Beacon functions as a dispatch platform catered to emergency and crisis response agencies looking to enhance communication protocols. Developed by Trek Medics International, Beacon facilitates emergency dispatch operations in areas with mobile phone coverage, transmitting requests for emergency assistance to the nearest responders seamlessly, regardless of internet connectivity. The cloud-based emergency coordinating system streamlines both automated and manual dispatch processes by assisting responders in swiftly locating, treating, and transporting emergency victims.

The Beacon mobile app represents a notable improvement over the Beacon SMS interface, delivering an enhanced user experience for smartphone users. Key features include:

• Graphic user interface
• Interactive incident maps
• Group and private chat capabilities
• Audio, text, and push-to-talk messaging
• HIPAA-compliant case reports
• GPS location services
• Support for multiple languages
• Specialized workflows tailored for different responder types
• Access to individual and agency performance reports

WHY BEACON?

• DISPATCH ANYWHERE: Beacon empowers decentralized dispatching, enabling the establishment of emergency response networks in regions with mobile phone coverage.
• SIMPLE SET UP AND MANAGEMENT: By departing from traditional "9-1-1" dispatch technologies, Beacon allows personal devices or laptops to receive alerts and automate the emergency response workflow efficiently.
• SCALABLE: Whether managing numerous responders or incidents, catering to users with smartphones or feature phones, Beacon can serve as a standalone dispatch system or complement existing infrastructures to address local needs on a significant scale.
• EASY-TO-USE INTERFACE: Minimal input is required for interactions with Beacon, designed for straightforward navigation and predictability, thus reducing training time.