SESKStuff Everyone Should Know
SESK: Stuff Everyone Should Know · sesk.info/kid-911-real-emergency

Which one of these is a reason to call 911?

A fire in the house. 911 is for someone hurt or in danger right now.

Start playing free

  1. Your toy is broken
  2. There is a fire in the house ✔
  3. You can't find your shoe

Why: 911 is for when someone needs help right away because of an injury or danger. Lost or broken things are not emergencies.

Huh, didn't know that: 911 operators are used to talking with kids and will help you stay calm.

The dad joke
A book never written: "Pick Up the Phone" by Al Geddit.
Like this card?
Play the game

References

Answer: There is a fire in the house. 911 is for when someone needs help right away because of an injury or danger. Lost or broken things are not emergencies.

  1. How to Use 911 (KidsHealth for Kids) kidshealth.org/en/kids/911.html
    A 911 emergency is when someone needs help right away because of an injury or an immediate danger.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

Think this answer is wrong? Tap "Challenge this answer" on the card in the game and tell us why.

Test yourself in the game

Safety & First AidIn an emergency, when should you text 911 instead of calling?Safety & First AidThe smoke alarm goes off and you smell smoke. What do you do first?Safety & First AidYour friend dares you to call 911 for fun. What should you do?

That's stuff everyone should know.