Jefferson County 911

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

🚨 911 TRIVIA TIME! 🚨

Think you know what to do? Test your 911 knowledge! 📞

If you accidentally call 911, what should you do?

A. Hang up immediately
B. Turn your phone off
C. Stay on the line and explain it was accidental
D. Call back five minutes later

🤔 What’s your answer? Drop A, B, C, or D in the comments!

We’ll reveal the correct answer later! 🚓🚒🚑

10/06/2026

We hope to see everyone tonight.

See you this evening!

10/01/2026

📞 CELEBRATING 13 YEARS OF SERVICE 📞

Today, October 1st, we proudly celebrate the anniversary of Jefferson County 9-1-1 and our consolidated 9-1-1 center.

On October 1, 2013, Jefferson County 9-1-1 began a new chapter by bringing emergency communications together under one consolidated center. Since then, our dedicated telecommunicators, dispatchers, supervisors, trainers, administrative staff, and support personnel have worked around the clock to serve the citizens and visitors of Jefferson County.

Every call brings a unique set of circumstances, and behind every one is a team committed to providing professional, compassionate, and reliable service. Our work helps connect those in need with the law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical resources they depend on.

Today, we recognize the countless individuals who have contributed to the success of Jefferson County 9-1-1 over the years. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public safety have helped build a center we can all be proud of.

We are also grateful for the strong partnerships we share with the agencies throughout Jefferson County. The work we do would not be possible without the cooperation, trust, and dedication of our public safety partners.

As we mark this milestone, we look ahead with pride and anticipation. We remain committed to serving our community, supporting our first responders, and being there when help is needed most.

Thank you to our employees, our public safety partners, and the citizens of Jefferson County for allowing us to serve.

Here’s to the years ahead and to continuing our mission of answering the call and serving our community.

📞 Jefferson County 9-1-1
Answering the Call. Serving the Community.

09/25/2026

📞 JEFFERSON COUNTY 9-1-1 Trivia Time! 🚨

Think you know your 9-1-1 history?

Where was the very first 9-1-1 call ever placed?

🅰️ Chicago, Illinois
🅱️ Dallas, Texas
🅲️ Haleyville, Alabama
🅳️ Atlanta, Georgia

Drop your answer in the comments below! 👇

💡 Bonus points if you know the year it happened!

We'll reveal the answer tomorrow! 🚓🚒🚑

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 Never Forget – September 11, 2001 🇺🇸

There are moments in history that forever change a nation. September 11, 2001, was one of those moments.

On a beautiful Tuesday morning, Americans began their day unaware that their lives and the course of our nation's history were about to change forever. In a series of coordinated terrorist attacks, four commercial airliners were hijacked. Two were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one struck the Pentagon, and a fourth crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania after brave passengers fought to stop the attackers.

In just a few short hours, 2,977 innocent people lost their lives. Families were shattered, communities were devastated, and an entire nation mourned together. Yet amid the heartbreak and unimaginable loss, the world witnessed extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and compassion. Ordinary people became heroes. Strangers helped strangers. Americans stood united.

The images of that day remain unforgettable. The towering skyline forever changed. The acts of bravery. The tears. The flags. The resilience of a nation determined to move forward while never forgetting those who were taken from us.

Today, we pause to remember the mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, friends and neighbors whose lives ended far too soon. We honor their memories and the lasting impact they left on the countless people who loved them.

As the years pass, our commitment remains the same: to remember the victims, to honor the heroes, and to ensure that future generations understand the significance of this day in American history.

September 11 is not just a date on a calendar. It is a reminder of loss, courage, sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring strength of the American spirit.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 🇺🇸

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09/02/2026

August 2026 By the Numbers

08/19/2026

🎉 Happy Work Anniversary! AUGUST 🎉

Today, we are proud to recognize several members of our Jefferson County 9-1-1 family as they celebrate another milestone in their service to our agency and the communities we serve.

⭐ Heather Suggs – 5 Years
⭐ Caleb Sanford – 5 Years
⭐ Dr. Inez Oden – 13 Years
⭐ Steven Webb – 13 Years
⭐ Scott Sharpton – 13 Years
⭐ Paradise Cain – 7 Years

Behind every year listed here are countless calls answered, difficult moments handled, long shifts worked, and people helped often without ever knowing the name of the person on the other end of the line.

Public safety communications takes dedication, compassion, patience, and a heart for serving others. We are incredibly grateful for the experience, commitment, and professionalism each of you brings to Jefferson County 9-1-1 every day.

Thank you for choosing to serve. Thank you for being there when our community needs you most. And thank you for being such an important part of our team.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding team members on their work anniversaries! 💛🖤

Your service makes a difference, and we appreciate you more than you know.