What Does Beacon Emergency Dispatch Do?
Beacon Emergency Dispatch is a do-it-yourself computer-aided dispatch (CAD) platform that allows any organization to design, test, launch and be ready to scale their own emergency dispatching system in 30 minutes or less.Click the image to see an overview of the different functions and features available to users.
Who Can Use Beacon?
Beacon is ideal for any response agency or organization that’s looking for an affordable, easy-to-use dispatching system to manage their response operations, including:- Emergency medical services (EMS)
- Fire departments
- Search and rescue groups
- Disaster response teams
- Community-based response networks
- Animal rescue
Click the title to read more about how Beacon’s used by different groups to reduce response times and save lives.
How Can I Start Using Beacon?
First, you’ll have to create a Beacon Dispatcher account on the web pages — follow the directions here to get started. Once your Dispatcher account is set up and responders are registered,* dispatchers can alert, coordinate and track responders through the Beacon mobile app and/or SMS.
*Dispatchers and Responders require separate accounts.
Go to the Account Sign Up page to learn how to set up each account type.
Go to the Account Sign Up page to learn how to set up each account type.
Beacon Responder is the companion mobile app that allows emergency responders to receive and reply to incident alerts anywhere.- Reduce response times
- Streamline end-to-end coordination of emergency response operations
- Improve incident outcomes
The app provides real-time communication and incident updates when connected to the Internet and also allows responders to switch to SMS mode when Internet is not available.
*Dispatchers and Responders require separate accounts.
Go to the Account Sign Up page to learn how to set up each account type.
Go to the Account Sign Up page to learn how to set up each account type.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
BEACON DISPATCHER
Web Platform
Web Platform
Single Internet-connected computer using Firefox or Google Chrome web browser
Safari, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Opera, smartphone web browser not supported
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PRICING
BEACON DISPATCHER
Web Platform
Web Platform
Beacon Dispatcher accounts are priced on usage according to:
- Number of incidents per month
- Number of active responders
- Device type (SMS and/or mobile app)
- Local messaging rates
Discounts for non-profit organizations available.
Click below to start your 90-day free trial today.
Beacon Dispatcher accounts are priced on usage according to:
- Number of incidents per month
- Number of active responders
- Device type (SMS and/or mobile app)
- Local messaging rates
Discounts for non-profit organizations available.
BEACON RESPONDER
SMS & Mobile App Interfaces
SMS & Mobile App Interfaces
