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what is the correct name for a 911 operator?
The dispatch operator answers your 911 calls.
The proper name for a 911 operator is an Emergency Services Dispatcher. The job of the Emergency Services Dispatcher is to answer 911 calls and send the proper units out.
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Yes, the noun phrase '911 phone operator' is a common noun; a general word for any person whose job is taking emergency calls from the public.
The operator you speak to when you dial 911 from a cell phone in the U.S. depends on where you are when you dial 911. Outside of metropolitan areas, especially along major highways, you are likely to be routed to the highway patrol call center. In cities, you may get the regular local 911 center.
Just dial number 911 on your telephone to reach an emergency operator. The emergency operator will connect you to the police, the fire department, or whatever you need. However, 911 doesn't work everywhere, the numbers can vary depending on where you live. The best way to get in touch with someone in an emergency is just dial "0" for an operator. It is best not to fake a 911 call, because it is an emergency line and if one pulls a prank call, one can receive an expensive ticket.