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Over 50 Years of 911

America’s 911 systems have been the lifeline to public safety for over half a century.

Calling 911: What You Need To Know

  • Woman calling 911 from scene of accident with an ambulance nearbyNeed to Call or Text 911?
  • Father teaching son about calling 911 using a smartphoneFAQs
  • Worried man calling 911 while looking outside from behind curtainsUsing 911 Appropriately

Working Together on 911 Issues

  • Detailed photo of windows inside of a capital or legislative building Legislation & Policy
  • Couple calling 911 and taking picture of damage to a car following a collisionNext Generation 911
  • Detailed photo of phone bill with red circle highlighting 911 costs and feesCosts & Funding
  • Map of United States featuring varying shades of green across the 50 states911 Stats & Data
  • FirstNet logo featuring symbols for law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services and telecommunication911 & FirstNet
  • 911 telecommunicator smiling wearing headset in front of multiple computer monitorsTelecommunicators & Training
  • Row of United States flags blowing in windFederal Funding Programs
  • Digital icons featuring a series of connecting locksCybersecurity
  • Hand typing on laptopResources for States
  • Detail shot of hearing aid in elderly man’s earEnsuring Access
  • Close-up of hand texting on smartphoneText-to-911
  • 911 Education Coalition logoPublic Education