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The App

What is Who's Responding?
Who's Responding is a real-time incident alerting and response tracking platform. When an alert goes out, every member is notified in seconds and can respond with one tap — so the whole team sees who's coming, where they are and when they'll arrive.
Is it only for fire departments?
No. It started in the fire service, but it's used by EMS agencies, police, search and rescue, emergency management, hospitals, manufacturing sites, utilities, government teams and any group that needs to muster people quickly.
What phones does it work on?
The app runs on iPhone and Android. Members without smartphones are fully supported too — they can receive automated voice calls and text alerts, and mark themselves responding through a toll-free call-in number.
How fast do alerts arrive?
Typically within seconds of your pager tone or digital page. With CAD email relay, alerts often arrive up to a minute before pagers finish triggering.
Can I hear the actual dispatch audio?
Yes. Our hardware records the dispatch and delivers it as an MP3 with the alert — replay it any time, from anywhere. Virtual Pager mode even plays it automatically like a traditional pager.
Does it track members' locations all the time?
No. GPS tracking is optional and active during responses so the team can see who's en route and their ETA. Members stay in control of their availability and visibility.
Can I be on more than one department or team?
Yes — the Switch Accounts feature lets members flip between multiple departments or teams on one phone in seconds.

Dispatch & Hardware

How does it connect to our dispatch?
Four ways: (1) our hardware captures your analog two-tone pages, (2) our hardware decodes digital P25/NXDN pages, (3) your dispatch centre's CAD emails are relayed to members, or (4) alerts are sent manually from the web-based dispatch control panel. Most teams use a combination.
What hardware do we need to buy?
None. We supply the computer and radio receiver as a flat $400/year rental — you provide power and a high-speed internet connection. If the equipment ever fails, we replace it free. Teams using only CAD email or the web control panel don't need hardware at all.
Do we have to change our radios or CAD system?
No. Who's Responding layers on top of what you already have. Your pagers, radios and dispatch procedures keep working exactly as they do today.
Can we monitor neighbouring departments?
Yes — mutual aid monitoring lets you watch the activity of cooperating departments so a mutual aid request never catches you off guard.

Pricing & Trial

How much does it cost?
Flat annual pricing by roster size, starting at $600/year for teams up to 20 users, up to $1,200/year for 71–80 users (80+ gets a custom quote). Optional hardware rental is $400/year. Every plan includes unlimited calls, unlimited usage and dedicated support. See the pricing page for the full table.
How does the free trial work?
You get 45 days with every feature unlocked — including hardware to test with your real tones. No contracts, no obligations. If it's not for you, send the gear back and walk away.
Are there contracts or per-call charges?
No contracts, no per-call charges, no hidden fees, no charges per tone. One flat annual price.
Do you offer discounts for multiple departments?
Yes — multi-department and county-wide setups get discounted pricing. Contact us for a quote tailored to your region.

Company & Support

Who makes Who's Responding?
Who's Responding is built by Fluent Information Management Systems, Inc. (Fluent IMS), based in Brockville, Ontario, Canada. The platform has been serving first responders since 2015.
How many people use it?
Who's Responding has more than 75,000 daily active users across North America.
What support do we get?
Dedicated support from real people is included with every plan, along with setup help during your trial, downloadable manuals and this FAQ. Call (855) 358-3684 or email sales@FluentIMS.com.

Still have questions?

The fastest way to find out if Who's Responding fits your team is to try it with your own dispatch — free for 45 days.