# CPR Recruiting Apps The First Responder App Locates Nearby People with CPR Training By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-responder-app References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/first-responder-app-cardiac-arrest/50114/) & [medica-tradefair](https://www.medica-tradefair.com/cgi-bin/md_medica/lib/pub/tt.cgi/Emergency_app_alerts_first_responders.html?oid=79720&lang=2&ticket=g_u_e_s_t) The [first responder app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ems-drone) alerts first responders of emergencies occurring in nearby areas. When cardiac arrest occurs, a person's chance of survival decreases by 10 percent for every passing minute, resulting in brain damage that can ensue after just four minutes. The app, developed by the [European Heart Rhythm Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-realtime-captions) aims to combat lengthy and sometimes life-altering paramedic wait times by enlisting civilians trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and getting them to the scene quicker than emergency services. People trained in CPR can register in the app -- when a 9/11 call is placed regarding a cardiac arrest, police dispatchers can send an alert through the app, notifying registered civilians of the location of the emergency. In a trial run in Germany, the app recruited 600 volunteers who arrived quicker than emergency services 36% of the time. This life-saving app aims to connect people in states of distress with people who have the necessary skills to save their lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **First Responder Apps:** Opportunity to develop innovative mobile applications that connect trained individuals with emergency situations to provide faster response times. - **Community-based Emergency Response:** Chance to create platforms that mobilize community members with specific skills or training to aid in emergency situations. - **Improving Survival Rates:** Opportunity to leverage technology and network connectivity to improve survival rates in medical emergencies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** Development of user-friendly and efficient mobile applications that connect individuals in emergency situations. - **Emergency Services:** Adoption of technology-driven solutions to enhance response times and improve coordination with trained civilians. - **Healthcare Technology:** Incorporation of innovative technologies to improve outcomes and connect patients with skilled responders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Connected CPR Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cpr-kit.md) - [App-Connected CPR Practice Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cprcube-pro.md) - [Portable Defibrillators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-defibrillator.md) - [Emergency Alert Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protechme.md) - [Emergency Distress Signals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sos-light-app.md) - [Connective Altruistic Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-2-help.md) - [Personal Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-n-case.md) - [Emergency Worker AR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirdeye-ar.md) - [Emergency Video OS Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-emergency-live-video.md)