9-1-1 FOR kIDS
Welcome to the Lucas County 9-1-1 Kids Corner. Here you will find helpful learning tips and fun activity sheets designed specifically to help children learn more about 9-1-1.
Helpful
Tips
Emergencies occur every day. It is important to teach your child how, why, and when to call 9-1-1.
Please use these helpful tips to teach your child about 9-1-1.
9-1-1 telecommunicator; explain the role of the 9-1-1 telecommunicator and how they make sure people who are in need of emergency help, receive it.
- Where is your emergency?
- What is your emergency, or what happened?
- When did this happen?
- Who is involved, or who needs help?
- Is there a grown-up around to help you?
Teach your child to call 9-1-1 from a safe place. For example, if there is a fire, leave the house first and then call.
Teach your child their information; make sure your child knows their full name, address, and phone number. If you live in an apartment building, a mobile home community, etc., be sure your child knows the apartment or lot number and the floor they are on.
Teach your child how to call 9-1-1 from various types of telephones (example: landlines, cell phones, etc.) and how to use the emergency mode or button on cell phone in case the phone is locked.
Be sure to say nine-one-one (9-1-1) and not nine-eleven (9-11) so they are not confused as there is no eleven (11) button on any phone.
If a member of the family has a medical condition, teach your child how to identify the symptoms that require a call to 9-1-1 and instruct your child to call 9-1-1 if these symptoms occur.
Teach your child if they accidentally call 9-1-1, do not hang up. If they accidentally dial, they should stay on the line and explain what happened. If they hang up, this could make the 9-1-1 telecommunicators think an emergency exists and possibly send first responders to their location.
Teach your child to not make prank calls to 9-1-1. Explain that if a person calls 9-1-1, but doesn’t have a true emergency, it is taking the 9-1-1 telecommunicator’s time away from helping someone who really needs it. You don’t want to scare your child into not calling 9-1-1, but it is important to teach them the seriousness of the 9-1-1 service.
Activity
Sheets
Download fun 9-1-1 activity sheets for your child, classroom, or group.
Each activity is designed to help children learn more about 9-1-1 in a fun and interactive manner. Click the image or button to download each activity sheet.
