Emergency Services
Emergency Services are critical when response is needed to life's dangerous situations. Find topics related to FEMA, firefighters, 9-1-1 and the Amber Alert.
- How 9-1-1 Works The idea behind 9-1-1 is pretty simple: Give people a single, easy-to-remember number to call to receive help during any life-threatening situation. Learn how 9-1-1 got started and how it works.
- How Amber Alert Works It's an all too terrifying reality: Thousands of children are kidnapped each year. The AMBER Alert system gets the word out quickly when a child is taken. Find out how AMBER Alert works.
- How FEMA Works Although much of FEMA's recent press has been negative, for over 20 years the agency has been a powerful force in helping Americans prepare for, deal with and recover from some of the worst disasters in history. What type of aid does FEMA provide?
- How Firefighting Training Works To a typical kid, the only thing cooler than a firetruck is a person who rides in one. Take a closer look at what it takes to become a municipal firefighter and examine different elements of their training.
- What do the big diamond-shaped signs with red yellow and blue diamonds mean? Many buildings in my area have a big red, yellow and blue diamond-shaped sign with numbers on it. Do you know what this sign means?
- Why was 911 chosen as the emergency phone number? During an emergency, we are told to dial 9-1-1. How and why was that number selected as the emergency phone number for the entire United States?
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