9-1-1 Emergency Quiz

In which state did the first 9-1-1 call take place?

• North Carolina

• California

• Alabama

• Texas

Which is priority one for a 9-1-1 officer when answering an emergency call?

• to give the caller advice

• category of the emergency

• the location of the emergency

• the phone number of the caller

Which is used to spell out letters in place of just saying the letters when communicating by radio or telephone?

• phonetic alphabet

• binary code

• Morse code

• Scrabble

Which is a red flag to a 9-1-1 officer during a law enforcement call?

• The caller does not want to give his/her name

• The vehicle is stopped with a single occupant

• There is a TV on in the background

• There is any mention of weapons

Which role has the responsibility to obtain and verify pertinent information for ensuring the safety of the law enforcement personnel, caller, others at the scene, and the public?

• detective

• firefighter

• 9-1-1 officer

• emergency medical technician

Which job role has the responsibility to contact owners of the property during a fire call?

• firefighter

• 9-1-1 officer

• law enforcement officer

• emergency medical technician

Which is the MOST important information for a 9-1-1 officer to obtain from a caller?

• Name

• date of birth

• phone number

• location of the emergency

In which year was the first 9-1-1 call made in the United States?

• 1776

• 1945

• 1968

• 2001

Which job role has the responsibility to contact local utilities during fire calls?

• 9 1 1 officer
• police officer

• firefighter

• property owner

Which is a red flag to a 9-1-1 officer during a fire-related call?

• A. There is a life hazard

• B. A wild animal is on the loose

• C. There is loud music in the background

• D. A traffic congestion is causing a travel issue