Deadly Stats
93 firefighters died in the line of duty in 2017
Since 2008: 56% of on-duty deaths caused by stress and overexertion
More firefighters committed suicide (103) than died in the line of duty (93) in 2017
What if...
...we could save those who save us with one, simple product?
Solution
EaseAlert is a smart alerting system that is designed to improve quality of life for firefighters by reducing stress and improving sleep quality.
When a fire station receives a call to action, the EaseAlert wristband will vibrate before the alarm. This tactile pre-alert will gently notify the firefighter that the alarm will sound. By providing this soft warning, EaseAlert limits the startle response associated with the jarring alarm.
This is especially important during sleep because it will subconsciously activate their sympathetic nervous system before the alarm sounds.
By reducing stress and improving quality of sleep, EaseAlert has the potential to reduce firefighter deaths resulting from sudden cardiac death, suicide, and cancer – three of the leading causes of death for firefighters.
**PATENT-PENDING**
Team
Blake Richardson, CEO
Blake Richardson, CEO
Blake Richardson, CEO
Blake builds upon leadership skills he developed in sports, school, and previous business ventures. Well-connected in the firefighting industry, Blake brings his vision and network to EaseAlert, extending its impact to firefighters everywhere.
Elezar Tonev, COO
Blake Richardson, CEO
Blake Richardson, CEO
Elezar is a mechanical engineer from the University of Florida.
He leverages his experience as co-founder and chief operating officer of RDM Innovation, a successful product development company, to efficiently develop high-quality technology for firefighters.