Red Deer 911 Emergency Communications Centre

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Sometimes we forget about the dispatchers of our dedicated @reddeer911 & other professionals who serve as lifelines between the public & first responders on the ground. During #NPSTW we want to thank all of the hard working folks in Dispatcher roles!🚑🚒🙏 @chiefmcmullen

Happy St. Paddy's Day!! However you choose to celebrate, do so responsibly. If you are drinking, don't drive. If you see what you believe to be an impaired driver call 9-1-1.

#TBT Look how far we have come!!! Your Red Deer 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre continues to strive to be at the head of Emergency Communications. How it started vs. How it's going

🛑! Take a look around. If there was an emergency where you are right now would you be able to accurately describe your location? Knowing your location is one of the most important pieces of info we require. It can save you valuable seconds in an emergency #WhereAreYouWednesday

If your call to 9-1-1 starts off with any variation of "I know this isn't an emergency..." you have called the wrong number. There are several tools available to you to help keep 9-1-1 lines clear for emergencies. Do your part and #MakeTheRightCall

If you are involved in a collision, call 9-1-1 and be prepared to answer these 2 questions first: -"Are there any injuries?" -"Is there and fuel or fluid leaking from the vehicle(s)?" This allows us to quickly triage your call ensuring the appropriate resources are dispatched.

We want to take a moment to thank all our AMAZING 9-1-1 call-takers, dispatchers, I.T., support staff and member agency partners working hard 24/7 - 365 to keep our communities safe. #ThankYou

We receive thousands of accidental 9-1-1 calls every year for a wide variety of reasons. Each one tying up an emergency line for someone experiencing an emergency. One simple way to help prevent this, if you have recently called 9-1-1 please delete it from you recent call list.

Winter is still hanging on and it looks like we have a couple weeks of starting vehicles left. We always see an influx of calls reporting stolen vehicles on cold days. If you don't have a remote start, please make sure you have 2 sets of keys when warming your vehicle.

Our profession is full of incredible Women on the front lines of Public Safety Technology. Working hard to keep you safe 24/7. We celebrate you all today on #InternationalWomensDay and everyday! Thank you all. #EmbraceEquity

"There is someone in my parking spot" "My neighbours dog keeps barking" "Can you call me a taxi?" Each of these are real calls that take valuable seconds away from someone experiencing an emergency. Help us keep 9-1-1 lines clear for emergencies. #EverySecondCounts

Most 9-1-1 calls come from cellphones. While teaching your children how and when to call 9-1-1 it is also important for them to know how to access 9-1-1 through your phone. More info to help teaching children about 9-1-1: bit.ly/3KTgE2v

Currently, text with 9-1-1 is only available for those who are deaf, deafened, have hearing loss or speech impairments. If you or someone you know, requires text to 9-1-1 you can find all the info you need here: bit.ly/3F0uaNV #911IsForEveryone

Program the updated RCMP Non emergency line into your phone and/or post it somewhere accessible (403) 406 2200. There is also an RCMP online reporting tool for non emergencies: bit.ly/3YnjHTJ Help us keep 9-1-1 lines free for emergencies

We receive a lot of calls from alarm companies with incomplete info. Whether it be an incorrect address, account member information or contact phone number. Each of which can cause delays in responses. Every alarm must be treated as valid. Check with your alarm company today.

Who are we and what do we do? Thank you so much to all our amazing member agencies. It's a pleasure to work with you all in keeping your respective communities safe. We are always here for you. 24/7 - 365. Learn More: bit.ly/3ITD1na

@redwoodwoof Thanks for the heads up!

@RedDeer911 They changed last minute yesterday afternoon. Not in effect until September 1.

All motorists traveling in the same direction on multi-lane roads must now slow down to 60 km/h, or the posted speed limit (whichever is lower), when passing any emergency vehicle, tow truck, road crew and snowplow operators with flashing lights. #HelpUsSoWeCanHelpYou

Update: The province said it will launch a robust education campaign to prevent unnecessary tickets and the amendments will now take effect Sept. 1, 2023