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911 Dispatcher
Personalized, illustrated, and warm — told in your own words, so your child can feel proud of what you do.
Chapter 1
How to explain a 911 Dispatcher to your child
A 911 Dispatcher sits at a desk with a headset, several computer screens, and a big map. When someone calls 911, the dispatcher answers, listens carefully, and asks calm questions like "Where are you?" and "What's happening?" For example, if a neighbor sees smoke, the dispatcher types the address, then uses a radio to tell the fire station exactly where to go.
This work matters because people often call on a day when they feel worried or unsure what to do. The dispatcher's steady voice helps them feel less alone while help is on the way. They are the first helper a person talks to, and they connect that person with firefighters, paramedics, or police officers who come to help.
Chapter 2
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