Dialogue (Calling 911)
Operator: 911, what’s your emergency?
You: There’s a car accident on Maple Street near 3rd Avenue. Two cars hit each other.
Operator: Is anyone hurt?
You: Yes, one person looks injured and is not moving.
Operator: What is your phone number?
You: 555-123-4567.
Operator: Help is on the way. Please stay on the line.
You: Okay.
Key Phrases
- “There’s an emergency…” / “I need an ambulance / police / fire department.”
- “The address is [street] near [landmark].”
- “One person is hurt / bleeding / not breathing.”
- “My phone number is [number].”
- “I will stay on the line.”
Practice Scripts
Use these short scripts to practice:
- Medical: “I need an ambulance. My father collapsed at 221 Pine Street, Apartment 4B.”
- Fire: “There’s a fire in my kitchen at 19 Oak Drive. Everyone is outside.”
- Crime: “Someone is trying to break into my car on Elm Street near the library.”