General Safety Information

• Only call 911 in emergency situations

• Do not call the fire department directly to report incidents, call 911 instead

• Make sure your address is visible from the street in day and night

What do I need to know about 911?

When you call to report a FIRE, you should know

1. A phone number where you can be reached

2. The address of the fire

3. The type of fire (brush, vehicle, structure, electrical, etc.)

4. The status of the fire (smoldering, smoking, etc.)

5. Whether there are any injuries

6. Whether everyone is accounted for

7. Any other pertinent information

When you call to report a MEDICAL, you should know

1. A phone number where you can be reached

2. The address of the Medical

3. Specific location of medical (hallway, room number, etc.)

4. Age and gender of the patient

5. Details about medical (if known)

6. History of illness and medication

7. Any other pertinent information

When you call to report a CAR ACCIDENT, you should know

1. A phone number where you can be reached

2. Address or intersection of the accident

3. Extent of the accident (fender-bender, roll over, etc.)

4. Whether there are any injuries