# Responder360 Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Responder360 the right Fire Department solution for you? Explore 20 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/267850/Responder360/reviews --- Responder360 4.5 (20) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/267850/Responder360/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Responder360 Ease of use 4.7 Customer Service 4.6 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-20 of 20 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use JC James C. LT Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Opinion" October 5, 2022 4.0 My overall experience has been great. Response to email queries or calls for support have been great. I have recently noticed that sometimes the login takes a bit more time than it used too. Otherwise, I would strongly recommend the product. Pros The ability to switch between TriTech CAD and Responder 360, allows me to split screen both softwares and provides a quick access to information, when responding or on scene of an incident. With the integration of google maps, it picks up were TriTech drops out. Cons The inability as a manager to print or export to office, data contained in the various modules. The lack of ability to actively perform status switching that updates TriTech. I figure it this way, if we could perform status switching in responder 360 and have it update Tritech, then we could reduce our dependency on TriTech and the cost associated with TriTech. Review Source Response from First In Software October 6, 2022 Thank you very much for the review. We appreciate the feedback. The inability to manage status switching is directly related to the CAD Company's willingness to work with us on that. We do have departments that have active status switching capabilities within the product, but unfortunately not with the Tri-tech CAD system. TM Tim M. Assistant Fire Chief Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Responder 360" October 6, 2022 4.0 This product has given us the freedom to control our information, pass it on and share it with others. I has also helped our units plan responses and actions when responding to other districts calls while they are tied up on other events. The days of multiple map books, preplan books, mutual aid books, rolodex and multiple contact sheets are gone. Pros Its ease of use. Its ability to give you all of the information you need while responding on one screen instead of having to switch multiple times between screens to get that information on other platforms. Also the ability for each agency to manage and share their districts information with other agencies. Being able to update information in real time in the field without having to relay it back to an administrative position, dispatch center or sending out multiple emails to other agencies to let them know things have been changed in the system for your district. They can see everything in real time as soon as it is updated. Cons 1\. The ability to export data has been an issue. I know they are working on that issue currently and I hope to be able to export data in all the modules soon. 2. We would like to have the ability during storm events or disasters to add road closures, obstructions, staging areas and searched structures by dropping an ICON on the map that you can click on to read the information. For items like that it would be nice to also have the ability when they are placed an email gets generated that it has occurred and a reminder email to check or clear the ICON after 24, 48, 72 or 96 hours to the individual so it can be cleared when the disaster is complete. This would help coordinate mutual units that are unfamiliar with the area. This could also be used to send alert to the Fire Desk at the OEM as well. 3. We would like to have a GATE ICON that we could drop on a map for gate codes instead of building a preplan box on the map that clutters the map. 3. On the hydrant information bubble that pops up when you click on a hydrant, it would be nice to have the water district or service provider in that bubble so we know who to contact or have dispatch contact for an issue or to boost the pressure. 4. In the layers tab we would like to be able to add Water, Gas and Electric Providers layers that we can draw on the map and update. It would be available when you click of the layers button as a selection. Reason for choosing Responder360 We purchased Responder 360 after we were on the CAD system we currently use. We still use the CAD system for Status System Updating (in lieu of radio traffic) only. We use Responder 360 for everything else. Our CAD did not allow Data Entry from each entity without going through the dispatch centers, and we had no control on timely updates or access to the records once they were sent. Responder 360 allows us to do all data entry ourselves, control updates in real time and share with other agencies without walls or barriers. If we could get Law Enforcement, EMS, County and State Entities to come on board it would help the pass on of information in real time instead of relaying through multiple dispatch centers in multiple areas of town. We hope in the future when they purchase a new CAD system that we can then integrate Status Switching to Responder 360 then. Review Source BV Billy V. Fire Chief Public Safety Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Waste of Time " October 11, 2022 3.0 Just getting started , too early to give an opinion Pros Gives a good overall preplanning look at each property Cons Too earlier to tell, Please don't ask us to waste our time . If I have a problem I will relay that to our salesman who has been very helpful . Review Source CM Cody M. Lieutenant/IT Manager Public Safety Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great fit for our agency" October 4, 2022 5.0 Overall, the command level situational awareness is incredible, we’re able to re-route crews on the fly during periods of peak volume, and we always know where our resources are and what they’re doing. Pros Responder360 is incredibly responsive as a company, implementation went great and they’ve been on the spot with support ever since. The software is priced very competitively and is easy for our crews to use. This being our first venture into CAD made ease of use a top priority. Cons We would like to see pre-built destination lists that allow for routing to area hospitals so that our crews don’t use their phones to navigate to the hospital. Reason for choosing Responder360 Pricing Review Source RR Rick R. District Chief Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Aldine Fire and Rescue" November 13, 2022 4.0 Responder 360 is great. Pros The software is easy to use and understand. The software was easy to set up. With the help from \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\]. Cons I wish I had the technical knowledge to correctly setup GPS tracking and troubleshoot operator errors. Software is awesome. Maybe a 6- or 8-hour classroom tutorial to learn how to correct problems. Reason for choosing Responder360 Past experience and the quality of the software. We mutual aid with other departments and having the ability to see their pre-plans is great. hydrants, building layouts and construction style. I would take this product over informer Mobil (Tri-Tech). Review Source DR David R. Captain Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Suburban FD Use" October 16, 2022 4.0 Pros I love the mapping/routing and status changes abilities. We use 2 different mapping programs and 360 is better every single time. The program is easy to use as well. It does not take much time to learn and become comfortable with. Cons A feature that is missing I would love to see is text to dispatch. With our older MDT program we could text the dispatcher for updates and questions. Review Source Response from First In Software November 1, 2022 Thank you for the review, David. The ability to communicate directly with dispatch through the program is entirely dependent on the CAD company your dispatchers work with. Some CAD companies will allow two-way communications and some won't. If you would, please contact us and let us know what CAD system you are using and we can explore that possibility. You can reach me directly at billy.craft@firstinsoftware.com or you can contact us through our website. https://firstinsoftware.com SS Scott S. Fire Chief Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Responder 360 from Spring TX Fire Chief's perspective" October 11, 2022 5.0 Product is great, features are great, support is great, can't find any complaints. Pros It provides visibility into location of calls, position of apparatus, what resources are available, pre-plan information, and status switching Cons That it didn't come out 10 years earlier Reason for choosing Responder360 Responded quickly compared to some previous products departments in our area used that we didn't adopt. Review Source TH Tom H. Assistant Chief Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Responder 360" October 4, 2022 5.0 The product and customer service has been excellent. Pros The ability to see my units responding in real time and being able to assign units based on arrival without guessing. Ability to see Mutual Aid companies that are using R360 responding and status. Cons Not every department is using so we are unable to see some of our Mutual Aid companies. Reason for choosing Responder360 Not Applicable Review Source CH Charlie H. Engineer Operator Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My review..." October 4, 2022 5.0 Pros Status switching has been greeat; anything to reduce unnecessary radio traffic. Cons I would like to see the incident screen have a daytime scheme just how the map has a day and night scheme. I think it would also be more neat than anything else but being able to see the boundaries of the different agencies. It could be a a feature that can be turned off/on as to keep the clutter down. Review Source Response from First In Software October 12, 2022 Thank you for your review, Charlie. We will evaluate and prioritize your request to see the current day/night lighting scheme expanded to affect the incident details section in addition to the map. With regards to showing boundaries of the agencies that currently use the Responder360 system which can be toggled on/off - we do support that functionality, we simply need a mapping layer file that contains those boundaries. If you have access to such a file or know of who may, please have them contact us so we can implement that for your area. DS Daryl S. Assistant Chief Public Safety Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Responder 360" October 16, 2022 5.0 Pros Being able to see the units moving and the up-to-date maps. Cons I know they county is working on us getting the different features to have Responder 360 do alerting. Review Source TL Tyler L. Firefighter Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best software on the market for daily response , vehicle tracking and pre plans. " October 17, 2022 5.0 I have used this for almost 7 years on the administrative side and the usage side. I do pre action plans for multiple fire department in Responder360 makes hydrant modifications and pre-plan information next level Pros The combination of satellite view as well as pre-plan overlay map shapes. Cons There’s nothing I don’t like about the software. I do wish the satellite images would update a little more frequently Review Source JH Jon H. Captain Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "From a Public Servants Eyes." October 13, 2022 4.0 I use this software for navigation as well as location information downloaded into responder 360. Pros Ease of operation to navigate between screens of downloaded information. Cons Sometimes there are glitches in signing in. Review Source JB Jerremy B. Sr Captain Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review by JB" October 4, 2022 5.0 Love the product. Will highly recommend to any dept. Pros As an IC, the ability to see not only what the incoming unit are doing, you can assign needed units, see who is and is not responding. See target hazards at the dispatched address. Cons In the preplan section. The ability to change the color of the preplan to designate it being a certain type of hazard. Also the ability to change the font size. Review Source CR Charlie R. Information Technology Manager Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Service Great Product" October 17, 2022 5.0 Pros \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] and his team provide excellent service and never fail on follow up and follow through Cons Honestly, I have yet to have a bad experience, and this is nice to say. Review Source FW Fred W. Fire Chief Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "We cannot function without R360." October 4, 2022 5.0 Emergency response operations. Pros Ease of use and great customer software along with huge benefits with incident management. Cons I have no suggestions for this. R360 continues to improve. Review Source FS Felix S. Captain Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "R360 Review" October 21, 2022 5.0 been great Pros Ease of use, fireman friendly, works on multiple platforms Cons nothing that i can honestly think of, great product Review Source CM Chris M. District Chief Public Safety Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sheldon" October 13, 2022 5.0 Pros The adaptive changes that are made to meet the needs of emergency response agencies. It has helped me prepare for our ISO audit Cons I am not sure what the product costs it has became a critical resource for us with the data that’s input. Review Source NW Nancy W. Driver Operator/Firefighter Public Safety Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Responder 360 Review" October 5, 2022 5.0 It has been very helpful on the job. I use it as a driver to look up the location and get a basic idea of the route I'll be taking to the incident. Pros Routing to calls, call notes, pre-plans of structures, apparatus tracking Cons I wish I could be logged in on my phone at the same as my personal computer. I do not like logging out when I need access on other device. Review Source MB Michael B. Lieutenant Public Safety Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Responder360 - Effective Apparatus Tracking" October 31, 2022 4.0 Pros The ability to track apparatus location via modem GPS in real-time, while displaying the current response status. Implementation of updated CAD notes has also been a very useful feature. Cons No current issues with implementation or use. Review Source DB Dean B. Hazmat Technician Government Relations Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good program" October 17, 2022 4.0 Pros The ease of information to be put in, I can navigate easily through the program and input the information easily. Cons Nothing, just getting familiar with the changes that were made. Review Source Similar Products Featured