911 or its equivalent should only be used in true emergencies. However, conditions in the elderly, such as dementia or Alzheimer's, can cause them to assume they're in danger or forget the...
Category: 911 Knowledge
Emergency personnel nationwide are risking their lives daily to serve their communities. Firefighters, police, and paramedics are all first responders. Then there is the 911 dispatcher; are they...
The time it takes 911 to reach you can be the difference between life and death. When you need an ambulance to your residence, or current location, for something such as a car crash at highway...
When there’s an emergency, you’re always told to dial 911 or your emergency number equivalent. Is there ever a situation in which 911 would call you instead? 911 can call you if you...
What would you do if you called 911 and it went to voicemail? You might not believe it, but from time to time, the emergency services line gets overrun with calls. They could serve a large area, or...
Today’s bevy of contact possibilities means that some might contact 911 via email. People with disabilities or who are in a situation where they cannot talk to the operator could need alternative...