In accordance with the present disclosure, a method for sensing vital signs of a victim includes positioning a transmitter pod near a victim. The transmitter pod transmits a source signal. A reflected signal is created by reflecting the source signal off the victim. The source signal is directly received by a receiver that is remote from the victim and the transmitter pod. The receiver also receives the reflected signal, which is compared with the source signal. At least one vital sign is determined based on this comparison, and this vital sign is displayed. The vital sign may be the victims heart rate or respiration rate.
