If a 911 operator has a heart attack, whom does he/she call?

Answer 1

If the person is working solo, they might be in trouble if they cannot hit a tone ot talk on the radio long enough to request help. There are alot of one person 911 centers in rural areas.

But if they don't work alone, they have help all around them.

Answer 2

If at work, the operator (or another dispatcher) would follow the procedues for dispatching an ambulance to the PSAP (call center). This typically involves radio communication relating signs and symptoms only, and not making a diagnosis.

For example:
Medic 2, respond to 123 Stone Street for a 57 year old male with chest pain radiating to the left arm.


Dispatchers have been known to dispatch assistance to the PSAP in other more dramatic cases. A trade magazine told the story of a call center that was struck by lightning. Though injured, a dispatcher managed to summon help to the call center.

Answer 3

well if he/she is off duty theyll jus call 911 like the regular citizens do... however if theyre workin while havin the heart attack im sure there are gonna be lots of other 911 operators close by to attend to em !! simple !

Answer 4

If anyone figures that out let me know cause I often worry about that. 911 operator here.

Answer 5

Funny, but if they're not at work they call 911 like the rest of us. If they are at work then they tell the supervisor.

Answer 6

Ghost Busters!

Answer 7

The operator's colleague

Answer 8

I'm sure some other operator will get a hold of an ambulance

Answer 9

they call 411 and say "CAN I GET THE NUMBER FOR 911?"

Answer 10

There is usualy more than one at a time in any office.