“We are connecting rescue services, fire alarms and volunteers together through modern mobile technology to make fire response faster and more effective” &#; Per Källgården, United Eyes AB
Vulnerable areas in Sweden were experiencing a lack security, higher rates of crime and a sense of isolation. This was having a negative effect on the lives of those in the areas. In addition, police and rescue services were struggling to meet the increasing demand with diminishing resources.
A new technique gaining traction in Sweden supports and encourages local residents to assist and work alongside emergency services.
First, volunteer civilian respondents (CIPs) are trained in how to extinguish small fires and in First Aid. Next, using a mobile app, they are alerted whenever an alarm is raised. Because they live nearby, they can respond quickly. When emergency services arrive, the CIP can assist or step down, based on the guidance of emergency services.
Alerts are propagated to a collaborative digital environment either by a triggered smart fire detector or manually by operators (Sweden’s version of ). Both methods trigger an alert in the collaborative digital environment, Safel
Per Källgården is the CEO and co-founder of Safeland. Safeland is the UK's first fully collaborative safety app. It’s an app for neighbourhood watch and care with the goal of everyone being able to get help within 3 minutes. Listen to find out:
Why Per was concerned about his wife’s safety and why this inspired him to found Safeland
How Safeland brings people and communities closer together
How Safeland works with your domestic alarm to give you greater security for the neighbourhood
How the 3 minute rule for safety works in practice
How the service could benefit more than community security
Why your kids are the best judge of whether your work is meaningful
Why commercial success is essential for purpose driven businesses
Why the company values reflect the Safeland community values
How traditional social media creates anxiety around home safety and security.
You can find out more about Safeland at: and you can connect directly with Per on twitter @kallgarden. If you like the podcast please leave a review on iTunes or your podcasting app. Thank you.
Per Källgården is the CEO and co-founder of Safeland. Safeland is the UK's first fully collaborative safety app. It’s an app for neighbourhood watch and care with the goal of everyone being able to get help within 3 minutes. Listen to find out:
Why Per was concerned about his wife’s safety and why this inspired him to found Safeland
How Safeland brings people and communities closer together
How Safeland works with your domestic alarm to give you greater security for the neighbourhood
How the 3 minute rule for safety works in practice
How the service could benefit more than community security
Why your kids are the best judge of whether your work is meaningful
Why commercial success is essential for purpose driven businesses
Why the company values reflect the Safeland community values
How traditional social media creates anxiety around home safety and security.
You can find out more about Safeland at: and you can connect directly with Per on twitter @kallgarden. If you like the podcast please leave a review on iTunes or your podcasting app. Thank you.
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