Island Alert – Ep. 12 | Chris Pico on PulsePoint and Saving Lives on Kaua‘i

Ever wonder how everyday people on Kaua‘i can help save a life during a cardiac emergency?In this episode of Island Alert, host Max Richardson sits down with Chris Pico, Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Lifeguard, to talk about PulsePoint, a mobile app that alerts nearby CPR-trained responders when someone experiences cardiac arrest.Chris shares how witnessing a dramatic rescue as a teenager inspired him to become a lifeguard and eventually join Kaua‘i’s Ocean Safety Bureau. The conversation then explores how PulsePoint works, why every second matters during cardiac emergencies, and how community members can step in to help before first responders arrive.From lifeguard training and rescue experiences to the technology helping save lives across the island, this episode offers an inside look at how Kaua‘i prepares for emergencies and how residents can be part of the response.Produced by Hōʻike Kaua‘i Community Media Supported by County of Kaua‘i Ocean Safety BureauSubscribe for more hyperlocal stories of Kaua‘i’s everyday heroes.ResourcesPulsePoint download link (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pulsepoint-respond/id500772134PulsePoint download link (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.firedepartmentSend us Fan Mail Support the showInstagram • Facebook • Youtube • TikTok