RapidSOS and PulsePoint Link 911 Dispatch to National AED Database

The partnership connects the RapidSOS platform to the National Emergency AED + Resource (NEAR) Registry. Telecommunicators can now identify the precise location of nearby automated external defibrillators, naloxone, epinephrine, and bleeding-control kits without toggling between systems. This immediate visibility allows dispatchers to guide callers toward critical equipment during the vital minutes before emergency medical services reach the scene.

This technology is available at no additional cost to Emergency Communications Centers nationwide. Georgia has already adopted the integration to comply with the Mason Sells AED Coordination Act, which mandates 911 access to a verified registry. Karin Marquez, Chief Public Safety Brand Officer at RapidSOS, noted that life-saving equipment often remains unused simply because callers and dispatchers are unaware of its proximity. By embedding the NEAR Registry into a network connected to 733 million devices, the companies intend to turn hidden community assets into active tools for survival.