How LoRa Technology Enables Reliable School Emergency Communication
LoRa technology gives schools reliable emergency communication that works without Wi-Fi or cell service. Here’s how it works and why it matters for K-12 safety. Most school communication systems were built for day-to-day operations. Email, intercom, and mobile apps all work fine when everything is running smoothly. Emergency situations, though, don’t always cooperate with normal […]
How Punch Rescue Connects to 911
When someone presses their Rescue Card, here’s how Punch Rescue gets the right information to 911, fast. Our primary integration: RapidSOS Our core 911 integration is built on RapidSOS, a network connected to every 911 center in the US, over 6,000 centers, directly into their dispatch systems. When an alert is triggered, we send the […]
Mobile Mode: Emergency Coverage Beyond the Building
The Rescue Card was designed for buildings, but emergencies don’t only happen in buildings. Mobile Mode is a feature in the Rescue app that extends card functionality off campus. When enabled, a Rescue Card communicates through a nearby smartphone instead of the building’s repeater network, allowing staff to report emergencies and share their real-time location […]
Rescue Intelligence
Most safety platforms are adding AI features: A chatbot here, a generated report there. In most cases, it’s AI added onto systems that weren’t built with ‘intelligence features’ in mind. The way we’ve architected Rescue Intelligence is different. The data and integration layer has been the foundation underneath everything we’ve built. What’s already live Two […]
Punch Rescue Is Now Available Through TIPS Cooperative Purchasing
Punch Rescue is now available through the TIPS cooperative purchasing contract, simplifying how K-12 schools procure emergency communication infrastructure. Procurement is one of the less obvious points of friction common within school safety planning. A district will identify a need, evaluate their solutions, and then enter a waiting game. Vendor approval processes, budget justification cycles, […]
Real-Time Visibility in Emergency Systems: Why It Matters for School Safety Leaders
Real-time visibility in emergency systems helps staff monitor devices, track panic button alerts, and prove preparedness. See what’s needed in infrastructure. Most conversations about school emergency systems focus on what happens when an alert is activated. But it’s equally important to question how anyone knows the system is ready and running before emergencies happen. Real-time […]
How Much Power it Takes for Real Time Visibility
There is a reason our repeaters get plugged into standard wall outlets, not just stuck to a wall. Punch Rescue repeaters are installed in every room and plugged into a power source. That might mean using an existing outlet, or it might mean a small amount of electrical work to add one. Compared to the […]
Why Software-Only Panic Buttons Fail When You Need Them Most
Software-only panic buttons fail when Wi-Fi goes down, power is lost, or networks congest. Learn why hardware-integrated emergency systems perform reliably. Software-only panic buttons are an appealing option on paper. There’s less new technology to install. They have familiar smartphone interfaces. They have lower upfront costs. The conditions that make this software appealing, however, are […]
Network Independence: What It Means for School Emergency Systems
Network independence means emergency systems work when Wi-Fi and cellular fail. Learn why it matters for school panic buttons and wearable emergency buttons. If you ask a vendor whether their emergency communication system is network independent, most will say yes. What that claim actually means varies widely, and the difference matters enormously when conditions degrade. […]
Over-the-Air Updates
Most emergency devices stay the same forever. If something needs to be fixed or improved, the device has to be physically replaced or sent back. That’s how most of the industry still operates; Punch Rescue was built differently. The entire Punch Rescue system supports over-the-air (OTA) software updates. Base stations, repeaters, and Rescue Cards can […]
Why Wearable Panic Buttons Outperform Smartphone Apps in School Emergencies
Wearable panic buttons outperform smartphone apps in school emergencies. Learn why dedicated hardware beats app-based systems when conditions are degraded.
When the Lights Go Out: Why Battery Backup Matters More Than You Think
Why battery backup matters for school panic buttons and emergency systems. Learn what happens when power fails and how to evaluate power resilience claims. When demoing technology, there’s one question most school safety leaders never think to ask… “Can you unplug that and show me if it still works?” This can be an uncomfortable question […]