Why do the dispatchers ask so many questions?

Emergency dispatchers need to get accurate information to allow law enforcement to make the best decision on how to approach the situation. Dispatchers handling law enforcement, fire, and ambulance calls must also consider the well-being of the public and the safety of the responding units. The information you provide a dispatcher is relayed to responding units while they are on their way to the call.

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1. When should I call 911?
2. What if I call 911 accidentally?
3. Why do the dispatchers ask so many questions?
4. If I call 911, what will they ask me?
5. If I call to report a fire, what should I tell the dispatcher?
6. If I call to report a medical emergency, what should I tell the dispatcher?
7. What agencies does the Sheriff's Office dispatch for?
8. When I call 911, why do I get asked to hold on?