The City of Pocatello is launching a new tool to help first responders support individuals with special needs during an emergency call. The ‘Know Me File’ is a program that gives police, fire, and paramedics quick access to important information about the individual they are helping. Pocatello Mayor Mark Dahlquist said the goal of the program is to provide critical information during high-stress moments of emergency response.
“We’ve just rolled out a great new program called the ‘Know Me File,’ Dahlquist said. “The Know Me File is just a tool that we have out there for emergency response calls. There’s an interface with the registration page that the public can do. It will allow a police officer showing up on the scene if there is an emergency (to respond to the needs of the individual).” Officials say it will help make sure first responders have the details they need on the ground.