The term "911" generally refers to the emergency telephone number in the United States that allows people to call for police, fire, or medical assistance. The creation of the 911 system is attributed to AT&T in cooperation with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and local government agencies.
The first 911 call was made on February 16, 1968, in Haleyville, Alabama. The number was chosen because it was short, easy to remember, and could