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Originally Posted by ken0042
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9-1-1 is the number to call if you need help from the police, fire or ambulance right away.
9-1-1 is the number to call if you need help from the police, fire or ambulance right away.Always call 9-1-1 when someone's health or safety is at risk. When a life is at stake, 9-1-1 is the fastest way to get the help you need. NEVER try to drive a very sick or injured person to the hospital thinking it will be faster than waiting for an ambulance. Medical help arrives when the ambulance arrives. In a true emergency, dial 9-1-1 and stay on the phone. We need to ask a few questions so we can send you the right help.
When should you call 9-1-1?
- In a medical emergency, where someone's airway or breathing is compromised or where blood circulation is interrupted by bleeding or a serious injury, 9-1-1 is the number to call.
- If you see a fire, call 9-1-1. Even if the fire is on a stove or outside in an alley or other place that seems far away from buildings, fire can spread quickly. For any fire that is not contained in a fire pit or a 'controlled burn' 9-1-1 is the best place to get help.
- If you see any type of crime IN PROGRESS, call 9-1-1. Whether the crime is someone spray painting graffiti, driving impaired, assault or theft, any crime that is happening right now needs a 9-1-1 call.
- If there is a motor vehicle accident where an ambulance or tow truck is necessary you should call 9-1-1.
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I think what Whitetiger is saying is, if you see the vehicle being stolen, then call.
If you come back to your vehicle and it is gone, then maybe call the impound first before calling 911.
I would suggest that you do not need police "right away" if you come back to a missing vehicle. If you witness it being taken, then yeah maybe you do need them right away.
911, like many services is heavily taxed, so if you can do some triage yourself that makes their lives/jobs easier for those that are in an emergency.