A boy playing with his toy ambulance asks his mom why you would call 911.  She explains when, why how and what happens after you call 911 from calling until person gets to hospital. 

911 is for Emergencies

Theo playing with a toy ambulance in the living room, making siren noises

One sunny afternoon, Theo was playing with his toy ambulance. He zoomed it around the living room, making siren noises. Suddenly, he stopped and looked at his mom. 'Mom, why do people call 911?' he asked curiously. Theo's mom smiled and sat down next to him.

Theo's Big Question

Theo's Mom sitting next to Theo, explaining something with a warm smile

'Theo, 911 is a special phone number for emergencies,' his mom began. 'You call 911 when someone is really hurt or in danger.' Theo nodded, thinking about it. 'Like if someone falls and can't get up?' he asked. 'Yes, exactly,' his mom replied.

When to Call 911

Theo's eyes wide with interest as he listens to his mom

'When you call 911, a person called a dispatcher answers,' Theo's mom explained. 'The dispatcher asks questions to understand what kind of help is needed.' Theo's eyes widened with interest. 'Then what?' he asked eagerly. 'Then, they send the right helpers like police, firefighters, or an ambulance,' she said.

What Happens When You Call

Theo imagining an ambulance rushing to help someone, with a thoughtful expression

'After the call, the helpers come quickly,' Theo's mom continued. 'If it's an ambulance, they take the person to the hospital to get better.' Theo imagined the ambulance rushing to help someone. 'So, 911 is very important,' he said. 'Yes, Theo, it's very important,' his mom agreed, giving him a hug.

911 is for Emergencies

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