Call 911

 

Here are 10 typical words you might use in an emergency call to 911, along with their Spanish translations:

1. Emergency - Emergencia
2. Help - Ayuda
3. Fire - Incendio
4. Police - Policía
5. Ambulance - Ambulancia
6. Address - Dirección
7. Location - Ubicación
8. Injured - Herido/a
9. Bleeding - Sangrando
10. Unconscious - Inconsciente

Important Note: When calling 911, remain calm and provide clear and concise information to the dispatcher.

• Stay on the line until the dispatcher instructs you otherwise.
• If you are calling for someone else, stay with them until help arrives.

This information is for general knowledge and guidance only. In case of a true emergency, always dial 911 immediately.

English

• Operator: "911, what is your emergency?"
• Caller: "Hello, I need an ambulance! My husband is having a heart attack!"
• Operator: "Calm down, ma'am. What is your location?"
• Caller: "123 Main Street, apartment 2B."
• Operator: "123 Main Street, apartment 2B. Is he conscious?"
• Caller: "No, he's unconscious and not breathing."
• Operator: "Okay, I'm sending an ambulance right away. Stay on the line and I will guide you through CPR."

Spanish

• Operador: "911, ¿cuál es su emergencia?"
• Llamada: "Hola, necesito una ambulancia! ¡Mi esposo está teniendo un ataque al corazón!"
• Operador: "Cálmese, señora. ¿Cuál es su ubicación?"
• Llamada: "123 Calle Principal, apartamento 2B."
• Operador: "123 Calle Principal, apartamento 2B. ¿Está consciente?"
• Llamada: "No, está inconsciente y no respira."
• Operador: "De acuerdo, estoy enviando una ambulancia de inmediato. Permanezca en línea y la guiaré a través de la RCP."

Important Note: This is a simplified example for illustrative purposes. In a real emergency, the 911 operator will gather more specific information and provide tailored instructions based on the situation.

Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge and guidance only. In case of a true emergency, always dial 911 immediately.