Question: EMS

What is the difference between Enhanced 911 and 911?

A. With Enhanced 911, operators are able to give instructions on how to perform CPR in the field

B. With Enhanced 911, EMS response times are under 10 minutes

C. With Enhanced 911, ALS units are available, whereas with 911 only BLS units are available

D. With Enhanced 911, the caller’s location and phone number is automatically transmitted to the operator

E. With Enhanced 911, calls are routed by type to specific specialized call centers

Kelly January 18, 2017 - 10:14 pm Reply

D. Enhanced 911 involves the caller’s location and phone number automatically being transmitted to the 911 operator. For the majority of cases, this is true of wireless calls as well.