Concerned Boy Calls 911 Over Dinosaur 'Emergency,' Dispatcher and Deputy Respond with Act of Kindness
Many parents are eager to teach their children about how to respond in an emergency, and one of the first steps is often to teach them to dial 911 if they ever need help. Another crucial, but often less fine-tuned…
Many parents are eager to teach their Children about how to respond in an emergency, and one of the first steps is often to teach them to dial 911 if they ever need help.
Another crucial, but often less fine-tuned, aspect of the training is helping Children understand what constitutes a serious emergency — especially since so many problems might seem pressing to a 5-year-old that are not medical or safety issues.
Dispatchers sometimes field calls from kids who have experienced “emergencies” that are not really reasons to call 911. This month a dispatcher with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida got one such urgent request.
“This little guy just learned about calling 911 for emergencies,” the sheriff’s office shared on Wednesday.