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You Called 9-1-1 For What? (You Called 9-1-1 For...)

All across the United States when there is an emergency or a crisis there is one number the citizenry turns to in order get assistance... 9-1-1!But how does 9-1-1 work? More importantly, what doesn't 9-1-1 work for?This book provides a brief history of the 9-1-1 system in the United States and provides transcripts of actual 9-1-1 calls from actual people who need help during an "emergency"...you know, like when your local fast food chain runs out of chicken nuggets, when your car battery is dead and your power locks won't open, or you need assistance being a parent.The book concludes with a look at the next generation needs of the 9-1-1 system and, as always, encourages all readers that when in doubt, call 9-1-1!

File Size: 4126 KB

Print Length: 60 pages

Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited

Publisher: Fifty-One David 4 Life Media; 2 edition (December 20, 2013)

Publication Date: December 20, 2013

Sold by:  Digital Services LLC

Language: English

ASIN: B009VSDN42

Text-to-Speech: Enabled

X-Ray: Enabled

Word Wise: Enabled

Lending: Not Enabled

Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled

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Having been a fan of Dave's various blogs for years, I am very happy with this quick, light read. Dave's unique style will leave you chuckling and shaking your head at the same time. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys tales of the silly side of humanity.

When I saw this eBook today I thought it would be a hoot to read. I suppose it might have been had I not seen most of the anecdotal stories before in print somewhere else.Overall, this eBook neither thrills nor sucks. In that sense, it actually IS better than so others out there.

Having spent a number of years working with public safety folks in my sales career, I had heard some great stories about goofy calls. The stories in this book will make you question how some people ever survived to become adults...

A short and fast moving read. The author would of found a higher rating from me if only a couple of things had been done, which would of been including more of the calls received at 9-1-1, maybe even from a personal level of his time working the front (phone) lines. Along with The repetitiveness of "abuse of the 9-1-1 line" was not one that needed to be reiterated as though the reader would forget from the last time mentioned.The incidents shared were entertaining, mind blowing, & actually pretty scary when you know that there are so many more walking brain dead in this country. That to see in black n white for those that never had the so called pleasure of being a experienced operator to deal with moments of trauma, extreme fear, even death on the other end of a line, the frustration felt for the plain stupidity or just lack of caring that a caller that needs to make calls for the most frivolous reason taking time away from a true person in need. People often joke about calling 911 and getting a busy signal or message to please hold while all lines are busy, but if these type of calls continue at the rate that they do and punishment is not forthcoming then it is what we will be facing in the very near future with all joking aside. So as I enjoyed the book, my personal opinion is more stories, and even though it is very important that we are aware of the abuse of our emergency number that constant repetition of that reminder was not necessary. I am looking forward to reading more of this authors work.

As soon as I saw this book, I knew I had to get it for my sister who had just retired from the CPD. I called her to tell her to look in her Kindle for it. She called me the next day laughing, with tears streaming down her face (so she said) telling me this was one of the best and funniest books she'd read in a long time. She also said, it was way to close for comfort as she had experienced some of those calls over the 19+ years she had on the force. Can't wait until I can borrow it myself.

The writer starts our with a short history of the 911 emergency system. He than gives actual examples of some of the calls made. The reader gets educated while enjoying many laughs. You learn the trials and tribulations of the 911 operator. You also learn some of the procedures EMT personnel use. It should not take much more than one hour to read. This is a book you will remember for a long time.

This book was a great look into the funny side of the EMS workers who save our lives...I hope that there will be another one in the future with more stories...

This book is really hilarious! Even though it is short, it is only a dollar. Konig includes real 911 transcripts from real calls, from the lady that reported herself for driving drunk, to the lady who REALLY wanted those cops back at her house. Read it 5 times already!

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