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In an emergency, dial 911 from your phone immediately. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance. When you call 911, be prepared to answer the call-taker's questions, which may include: The location of the emergency, including the street address The phone number you are calling from The nature of the emergency Details about ...
Find answers to some of the most common questions Americans have about calling 911, teaching children to call 9-1-1, becoming a telecommunicator and more.
Each year, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) honors the 911 community for their dedication to the critical life-saving services they provide every day.
The National 911 Program's mission is to provide leadership and coordination in supporting and promoting optimal 911 services. This federal "home" for 911 plays a critical role by coordinating federal efforts that support 911 services across the nation. The 911 system was designed to provide a universal, easy-to-remember number for people to reach police, fire or emergency medical assistance ...
911 Issues The National 911 Program and the 911 community continue to advance these important issues in emergency communication. 911 & FirstNet Next Generation 911 and the development of a public safety broadband network, though built separately, must work together to deliver the access to public safety the country needs.
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