Why do operators ask lots of questions during a 911 call?

The questions asked were developed and approved by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch as “a protocol system to accurately and consistently dispatch needed support” and to “assign the necessary resources to the variety of calls” that come into our centers. These questions help us get accurate information for the responding units as well as to lend effective assistance to those on scene prior to responders' arrival.

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