[PDF] 911 call taker questions

Critical questions your calltaker will ask include:
  • What is the Location of the Emergency?
  • Tell Me Exactly What Happened.
  • What is the Phone Number You are Calling From?
  • What is Your Name?
  • Are You at the Location Now?
  • Were Weapons Involved or Mentioned?
  • Please Describe the People/Weapon/Vehicles at the Scene.
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  • How do I prepare for a 911 call taker interview?

    It is the dispatcher's responsibility to gather information by asking Primary and Follow-Up Questions, organize information received, and then broadcast it to you in the correct order so it helps you formulate an accurate picture of the incident and people involved.
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