Cards (911) Page

The system categorizes emergencies into four distinct groups, often identified by colored banners for quick recognition by the dispatcher: : High-priority medical crises.

: Situations involving environmental dangers or dangerous materials. Common Questions Dispatchers Ask Cards (911)

, or the Cards 911 Project , is a specialized set of open-source emergency medical dispatch (EMD) protocols designed to guide emergency services dispatchers through emergency calls. Instead of relying on guesswork, dispatchers use these "cards" to ask standardized questions and provide life-saving instructions to callers before help arrives. Core Purpose of the Protocols Instead of relying on guesswork, dispatchers use these

: A series of pre-set questions helps determine the exact type of emergency and the priority level of the response. What : What is happening right now

When a dispatcher "runs the cards," they typically follow a logic known as the : Where : Your exact current location. What : What is happening right now. Who : Who is involved and how many people are injured. When : When did the incident occur. Weapons : Are there any weapons present at the scene? Impact and Accessibility

: Physical injuries resulting from accidents or violence.

As an initiative, the Cards 911 Project aims to make professional-grade dispatch software available to all communities regardless of budget. This reduces the need for expensive proprietary systems while allowing emergency professionals to contribute to and refine the training materials globally.