Helping Great Falls One Emergency Call at a Time

Helping Great Falls One Emergency Call at a Time

When the words "law enforcement" are spoken, you are probably immediately drawn to a picture in your mind of a police officer.

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One "arm of the law" that you may not always consider but is always the first law enforcement that you talk with is our local 911 Dispatch and Call Center in Great Falls.  The 911 dispatchers manage communications for all law enforcement, emergency medical, and fire service agencies in Cascade County, not just Great Falls.

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Being Prepared for an Emergency - Tips for Everyone in Great Falls and Beyond

If an emergency happens that requires calling 911, there are some easy tips for children and adults to make speaking with the dispatch center much easier, and will help speed emergency personnel to arrive that much quicker:

• Parent(s) name/spouse's name
• Home or business phone number
• Your exact address
• Name of the complex you live in and the apartment number
• Phone number for another adult/contact person
• Your secure entrance code if needed

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Make sure these are written or typed out and posted in a prominent location in your home, like near your phone or on a refrigerator.  This will help you in case you yourself are not able to answer questions.

Great Falls 911 Dispatch is Looking for More Civic Minded Individuals

If you ever have considered being that person of first contact on a 911 call, the City of Great Falls is looking for dispatchers.  To submit an application or to learn more, check their website here.