One of Okaloosa County's most precious assets is our children. Many times our children have come to the aid of family and friends by calling 911. By teaching your children when and how to dial 911, you will be providing them with the tool to receive help for all types of emergencies.
Print the Okaloosa County's "Dial 911" coloring book
When a 911 call comes into the call center a sophisticated system of computers, phone equipment and highly trained personnel are activated. As the call taker answers the call, the phone customer’s name, address and phone number flash onto a computer screen. This ensures that even if the caller is incapacitated, emergency crews can be dispatched to the scene.
The 911 call taker always verifies the information provided on the screen with the caller. This way, if the call is disconnected the location is known and emergency personnel can be dispatched to that location.
As the call taker gathers the information, it is relayed via computer to the dispatcher. The dispatcher contacts the appropriate agencies, relays information as it becomes knows, monitors radio traffic, dispatches additional personnel when needed, and coordinates incident resources.
Patrick Maddox, Director of Public Safety
90 College Boulevard East
Niceville, FL 32578
Phone: (850) 651-7150
Fax: (850) 651-7170
302 N. Wilson St. - Suite 302
Crestview, FL 32536
1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite 100
Shalimar, FL 32579
Call 850-689-5050 or 850-423-1542 for all departments.