How Do Ambulances Respond to Emergencies?
How to Call an Ambulance If you or someone you know is involved in an accident or having a medical emergency, you will need to call for an ambulance. In the United States and Canada, the number to use is 9-1-1. Other countries have different codes. This number should only be used in actual emergency situations. Calling this number will put you in touch with a professional team that will respond to your call and send out whatever personnel are best to handle your situation. In order for them to do their job, it is important to not hang up until the operator says it is OK to do so, unless you are in a life-threatening situation. The operator will need to collect enough information to help the ambulance personnel be as prepared as possible upon arrival. Your Call Is Received at 911, 999 or Other Emergency Call Center When you call your country’s emergency number you are connected to a network that will respond to your emergency. Your call will be answered by a dispatcher who will determin
