Introducing the Rescue Card Platform
As 2024 came to a close, our team at Rescue made the decision to expand our proven panic button technology beyond aquatics. We took the approach of reimagining what a truly reliable emergency communication platform could look like for k-12 schools and organizations.
Over the past seven years, our team built trust across YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, and other aquatic facilities with our Raft Buttons and Rescue Alert Stations – still the only water-activated, internet-connected panic buttons – designed for lifeguards powered by our dedicated LoRa (Long Range Radio Frequency) network.
We took our expertise in building durable, LoRa enabled wearable technology and applied it to create a more robust emergency reporting infrastructure. Because of our engineering background and history in this space, our team is confident to say we have the most reliable emergency reporting system on the market.
Read a little more below to understand why we feel confident saying that.
Expanding Our Mission
While our current core customers remain aquatic environments, we’ve increasingly seen demand from schools, churches, healthcare facilities, and other organizations looking to deploy our panic button solutions in non-aquatic, everyday scenarios. These groups use our hardware for wearable or fixed panic buttons, all integrated into the STOPit Notify platform – one of the most respected emergency management systems available.
While a few other vendors are attempting to enter this space, we’ve seen reports of reliability issues and rushed transitions into embedding LoRa technology in their devices. We’ve been working with LoRa for eight years and understand the fundamentals in ways to which others haven’t had exposure.
The difficulty of operating a reliable panic button system in an aquatic environment is significantly higher than in non-aquatic spaces. Because of this, our first product taught our team how to overcome many of the engineering and redundancy obstacles that other players are running into.
On top of that, Alyssa’s Law, which recently became law in its 8th and 9th state (Georgia, Washington), mandates that schools provide access to silent panic alarms and is now under consideration at the federal level.
Meet the Rescue Card Platform
In response to the need and the opportunity, we created an all-new product: the Rescue Card.
Designed to meet the evolving needs of schools and large campuses, the Rescue Card is a lightweight, wearable panic button that pairs with our new Rescue Repeater and updated Alert Station in a modular, scalable and reliable architecture.
From day one of development, our focus for the Rescue Card platform was to create something simpler, easier to maintain and more reliable than anything else on the market.
How the Rescue Card Differs from the Competition
The Rescue Card platform is built on a smarter and more reliable architecture:
Smarter Devices
Our Repeaters can receive BLE heartbeats, rebroadcast LoRa, connect via Wi-Fi, and trigger strobes. Competitors rely on simple BLE beacons and limited gateways.
Reliable Communication
We use BLE for sharing system data (heartbeats) and reserve LoRa for emergencies – preserving network bandwidth and reducing failure points.
True Redundancy
Local LoRa rebroadcast builds a mesh network that works even without internet – eliminating the need for cloud-only connectivity.
Battery & Maintenance
Replaceable coin cell batteries (12-18 months), OTA updates, and built-in test feedback keep your system online and easy to maintain.
End-to-End Feedback
Visual, audio, and haptic signals ensure every press is confirmed – no guessing, no gaps.
Available Now for Pre-Order
The Rescue Card & Repeater Platform is available for pre-order today, with first deliveries scheduled for Q4 2025.
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