nine-one-one
Dial for help
Nine-one-one is the emergency telephone number in the United States and Canada, dialed to reach police, fire, or medical services.
The hyphenated spelling represents how the number is spoken aloud: Someone call nine-one-one!
Also written as 911.
By extension, nine-one-one can mean any urgent call for help: This project is a nine-one-one situation.
One who allocates resources
- operatorOne who works machinery
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- firefightersEmergency personnel combating blazes
- policeCivil law enforcement
ambulance · coordination · communication · protocol · assistance · caller · transfer
Emergency medical technicians
- firefightersEmergency personnel combating blazes
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
- extricationAct of freeing
- search-and-rescueLocating and retrieving imperiled persons
medevac · lifesaving · CPR · defibrillator · stretcher · oxygen · stabilization · transport
Single-place numerals
- dialGraduated circular indicator
- telephoneVoice communication device
- three-digitHaving three numerals
- memorizeFix in mind
universal · landline · cell-phone · keypad · call · VoIP · rotary · touchscreen
Happening without delay
- criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
- rapidMoving with haste
- life-or-deathHaving ultimate stakes
- time-sensitiveRequiring prompt action
priority · stat · rush · window · crucial · dire · acute · escalation
dispatcher
One who allocates resources
- operatorOne who works machinery
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- firefightersEmergency personnel combating blazes
police · ambulance · coordination · communication · protocol · assistance · caller · transfer
paramedics
Emergency medical technicians
- firefightersEmergency personnel combating blazes
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
- extricationAct of freeing
search-and-rescue · medevac · lifesaving · CPR · defibrillator · stretcher · oxygen · stabilization · transport · triage
digits
Single-place numerals
- dialGraduated circular indicator
- telephoneVoice communication device
- three-digitHaving three numerals
memorize · universal · landline · cell-phone · keypad · call · VoIP · rotary · touchscreen · speed-dial
immediate
Happening without delay
- criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
- rapidMoving with haste
- life-or-deathHaving ultimate stakes
time-sensitive · priority · stat · rush · window · crucial · dire · acute · escalation
crisis
Decisive dangerous moment
overdose · fire · intruder · shooting · stroke · choking · seizure · bleeding · unconscious · life-threatening
nine-one-one311
Non-emergency municipal hotline
customer service · helpline · hotline · business line · scheduled visit
nine-one-one411
Slang for information
directory assistance · self-help · 311 · municipal services · appointment scheduling
nine-one-oneself-help
Unassisted personal development
DIY · home remedy · wait and see · do nothing · prayer line
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