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The idea behind 9-1-1 is pretty simple: Give people a single, easy-to-remember number to call to receive help during any life-threatening situation. Learn how 9-1-1 got started and how it works. See more »
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How 9-1-1 Works
The idea behind 9-1-1 is pretty simple: Give people a single, easy-to-remember number to call to receive help during any life-threatening situation. Learn how 9-1-1 got started and how it works.
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How AMBER Alert Works
It's an all too terrifying reality: Thousands of children are kidnapped each year. The AMBER Alert system gets the word out quickly when a child is taken. Find out how AMBER Alert works.
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How FEMA Works
Although much of FEMA's recent press has been negative, for over 20 years the agency has been a powerful force in helping Americans prepare for, deal with and recover from some of the worst disasters in history. What type of aid does FEMA provide?
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How Firefighter Training Works
To a typical kid, the only thing cooler than a firetruck is a person who rides in one. Take a closer look at what it takes to become a municipal firefighter and examine different elements of their training.
See more »What do the big diamond-shaped signs with red yellow and blue diamonds mean?
Many buildings in my area have a big red, yellow and blue diamond-shaped sign with numbers on it. Do you know what this sign means?
See more »Why was 911 chosen as the emergency phone number?
During an emergency, we are told to dial 9-1-1. How and why was that number selected as the emergency phone number for the entire United States?
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