WASHINGTON — It has been drilled into our heads since childhood: "Dial 911 for emergencies!" But why is that the number for emergencies in the United States? You have to go back to the early stages of ...
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History of 911 for Emergency Calls
Have an emergency? Dial 911. What about before we had 911?
The number of people seeking emergency care for heat-related issues grew faster than for non-heat-related health issues in ...
TUCSON, Ariz (KGUN) — Calling 911 in Tucson doesn't always mean police are rushing to an emergency. The first step is simply getting the call through. This year, the average wait time for a 911 call ...
Officials say 911 and non-emergency lines are down statewide after a 911 fiber line was cut. The Orleans Parish Communications District will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. to provide an update on ...
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Hillsborough County taps telehealth to tackle non-emergency 911 calls
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) is partnering with telemedicine platform MD Ally to change how the department handles ...
The Taché Fire Department continues to respond to an increasing number of 911 calls for vehicles in ditches where emergency services are not needed. Fire Chief Allan Rau reminds drivers to assess the ...
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