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For IndividualsFor Responders

Helping Emergency Responders When Every Second Counts

RESCUE ID provides immediate access to critical emergency information through a simple QR scan, helping responders make faster, more informed decisions when every second matters.

The Challenge

Critical Information Should
Never Be Out of Reach

The first minutes of an emergency are critical — for responders and for the people they're trying to help. Every day, responders make life-or-death decisions with limited information. Having key details on hand, and a direct line to the right contacts, can make all the difference.

Because seconds matter, RESCUE ID delivers essential information and connects you to who you need — instantly.

Instant Access

Fast profile loads from any scan

No App or Portal Needed

Works with any device with a camera and internet access.

Alerts Contacts

When scanned a text is sent to designated contacts.

Access Controlled

Only accessible via QR code, and wipes from the device after 2 hours.

Firefighter reading an Emergency Profile on a phone while holding a RESCUE ID card from a wallet
How It Works

Three Steps. Under Thirty Seconds.

Identified through the distinctive design, to reviewing the Emergency Profile - RESCUE ID is designed for consistency and speed, with no barriers between responders and the information.

A police officer scanning a RESCUE ID card with a phone at a roadside crash sceneSTEP 01

Scan the QR Code

Use any smartphone or tablet with a camera and access to the internet. No special application or login is required.

A firefighter reading an Emergency Profile on a phone beside a patient on a stretcherSTEP 02

Access Critical Information

The Emergency Profile loads immediately. Providing the critical information for decision-making, and access to emergency contacts.

Paramedics handing over care to hospital staff in an emergency departmentSTEP 03

Respond with Confidence

With critical information readily available, faster, better-informed decisions can be made. Connection to contacts can be achieved with less delay.

For Law Enforcement

Every Scan Is Logged — Use It as Evidence

RESCUE ID maintains a timestamped audit log of every product scan, including the approximate location, time, and device metadata at the time of access. This log can support evidence gathering, help establish timelines, and assist in locating missing or unidentified individuals. For law enforcement inquiries, contact our support team with a valid case reference.

  • Scan Time & Location
  • Full Scan History
  • Device Metadata
Emergency Information

What You'll Find on Every Profile

Every RESCUE ID Emergency Profile is structured to give emergency responders the most relevant information at a glance, organized in a consistent, easy-to-scan layout.

Personal Information

Key information including legal name, preferred name, date of birth, etc.

EXAMPLEJamie Smith · Jay · 08/30/1991 · 5' 7" · 185 lbs

Emergency Contacts

Primary and secondary emergency contacts with phone numbers and relationship to the account holder.

EXAMPLEMary · Spouse · Call Mobile Number

Medical Information

Diagnosed conditions, chronic illnesses, current medications, and known allergies that responders should be aware of during an emergency.

EXAMPLEPenicillin (Severe) · Latex · Aspirin

Care & Support

Special needs, mobility or communication considerations, and instructions that help responders adjust to the scene conditions.

EXAMPLEHard of hearing, behavioral condition, wheelchair

Legal Documents

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR), advance directives, and POA will be flagged for immediate visibility.

EXAMPLEPOA on file · Advance Directive (2025)
Supported Products

Recognize RESCUE ID Anywhere

RESCUE ID comes in six product types to fit any lifestyle or deployment scenario.

Regardless of the format, every product grants access to the exact same Emergency Profile.

RESCUE ID wallet card with a QR code
RESCUE ID Card
RESCUE ID QR code sticker
Stickers
RESCUE ID paracord bracelet with a QR code tag
Paracord Bracelet
RESCUE ID magnet with a QR code
Magnets
RESCUE ID luggage tag on a metal loop
Luggage Tags
RESCUE ID reflective sticker showing the rescueid.com address
Reflective Stickers

Same profile, every product. Regardless of which RESCUE ID product type you find on scene, scanning or entering the unique ID will always open the same complete Emergency Profile linked to that individual.

Built for Responders

Designed for Emergency Response

RESCUE ID was built with one goal: give first responders the information they need without creating new burdens on their workflow. No new systems, no new protocols — just instant, organized access to information that matters.

Faster Identification

Quickly identify individuals when communication is not possible — even when ID documents are missing.

Better Context

Immediate access to medical history, conditions, and medications that directly affect treatment decisions.

Family Notification

Designated emergency contacts can be automatically notified when a RESCUE ID product is scanned.

Accessible Anywhere

Works with any internet-connected smartphone camera. No download, no registration, no friction.

A family at home checking their Emergency Profile while responders work in the background
Privacy & Trust

Info You Can Trust

The accuracy of an Emergency Profile depends on the account holder keeping it current. RESCUE ID is designed to make profile maintenance as frictionless as possible, so the information responders see is always as current as possible.

Maintained by account holders

Emergency Profiles are created and updated by the individual or their authorized organization administrator.

Updated in real time

Profile changes are reflected immediately. New medications, conditions, or contact info appear the moment they are saved.

Access-controlled by design

Only individuals with the QR code or unique profile link can view the Emergency Profile. There is no public search or directory.

Emergency Workflow

The Real Emergency Workflow

From the moment of an emergency to ongoing care, RESCUE ID fits naturally into the existing response workflow — adding information without adding steps.

  • Emergency Occurs
  • Responder Finds RESCUE ID
  • QR Code Scanned
  • Profile Opens
  • Information Reviewed
  • Contacts Notified
  • Care Continues
Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions from Responders

Can't find what you need? Reach out to our support team — we're here to help first responders get the most out of RESCUE ID.

No app is needed. Point any internet-connected smartphone camera at the QR code and the Emergency Profile opens in your browser — no download, no registration, and no login to slow you down.

Better Information.Better Decisions.Better Outcomes.

Helping emergency responders access critical information when every second counts.