About The Enhanced 9-1-1 System

The Enhanced 9-1-1 System has been operating in Seattle and all of King County since 1985. All local telephones in King County, including coin phones, are included in the system. Approximately 2 million calls per year are routed through
9-1-1. The system provides many benefits to citizens who need an emergency response from police, fire, or emergency medical personnel.

WHAT THE SYSTEM CAN DO

SELECTIVELY ROUTES CALLS:
The system is able to determine which police and fire departments respond to the caller’s location, and routes the call to the 9-1-1 communications center that dispatches for these departments.

AUTOMATIC NUMBER AND LOCATION IDENTIFICATION:When you call 9-1-1 from a wireline (landline) phone, the phone number and location you are calling from automatically display on a screen at the 9-1-1 communications center. If you are unable to give your location, the calltaker will know where you are and can send help.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Seattle Police Department handles all 9-1-1 calls for police, fire and emergency medical within the city limits. The Seattle system is part of a larger regional
9-1-1 system that covers the entire county. Visit the
King County E-911 Program Website