Calling 9-1-1 | Public Safety Communications

Instruction Instruction in Spanish Instruction in KoreanSooner or later it will probably happen to you. An emergency strikes and you need an ambulance, fire equipment or police—now.Don’t waste precious seconds trying to call your local fire or police station. Just dial 9-1-1, by voice or TTY. If you do try calling them first, you will most likely be redirected to call 9-1-1, since it's the 9-1-1 dispatchers that have the training and control to gather the proper information and dispatch all necessary resources for the situation. And although you may be tempted to call friends and family, if you are experiencing an emergency, it's important to call 9-1-1 first.In Fairfax County, your 9-1-1 emergency call is automatically routed to the Department of Public Safety Communications (DPSC), where highly trained personnel are ready to respond and get you the help you need.Land line calls: When you call from a pay phone or phone installed at a residence or business, the phone’s number determine...