Flutter Based SOS Alert and Location Tracking Application with Volunteer Assist and Rescue
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15662/IJRAI.2026.0903003Keywords:
SOS Alert, Real-Time Location Tracking, Flutter, Firebase, Volunteer Rescue System, mergency Response, GPS-Based ApplicationAbstract
Timely emergency response is crucial for saving lives during accidents, medical emergencies, and natural disasters. Traditional emergency systems often face challenges such as delayed assistance, limited resource availability, and insufficient real-time location tracking. This paper proposes a Flutter based SOS alert and real-time location tracking application that facilitates efficient emergency management by integrating hospitals, ambulances, and community volunteers. The system enables users to send SOS alerts with a single tap, automatically transmitting accurate GPS coordinates and emergency details. Registered Assist Rescue volunteers and nearby medical responders are notified instantly through cloud-based messaging. Key features include volunteer coordination for immediate first-aid support, real-time responder tracking, status updates, and secure role-based access control. Firebase backend services provide authentication, real-time data management, and cloud messaging, while an admin dashboard allows monitoring of active emergencies, response times, and resource utilization
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