Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps
established 1976
If you're wondering when exactly you should dial 911 for a medical emergency, perhaps this graphic might help:
Remember, when in doubt, always err on the side of caution and call 911.
When to Call
Please use the following as a general guide when
requesting EMS through the 911 system:
When to
Call for EMS
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✓ Suspected cardiopulmonary arrest
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✓ Unconscious or Unresponsive
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✓ Choking or compensated breathing
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✓ Chest pain/abdominal pain
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✓ Diabetic emergency
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✓ Altered mental state/behavioral emergencies
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✓ Seizures
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✓ Severe Allergic Reactions (anaphylaxis)
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✓ Poisoning or Overdose
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✓ Imminent Childbirth
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✓ Uncontrolled bleeding
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✓ Burns
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✓ Traumatic injuries/sports injuries
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✓ Suspected Stroke/CVA/Migraine
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✓ Hypothermia/Hyperthermia/ Environmental Emergencies
Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps
234 Danbury Road
Wilton, Connecticut 06897
Is Your House Numbered?
To aide emergency personnel, make sure your house numbers are:
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1.Reflective or contrasted against their background.
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2.Large enough to been seen from the street.
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3.Placed near the front door or mailbox or both.
Calling 911
Most people know to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Few people know what to expect and what to do once the dispatcher answers the phone.
When calling 9-1-1 for a police, fire or medical emergency follow these simple tips to to ensure help is sent to the correct location as quickly as possible.
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1.Stay calm.
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2.Speak clearly and slowly.
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3.Provide your location. You may also be asked to repeat it for verification. An accurate location is essential to receiving the service you need.
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4.Provide your phone number. This will allow the dispatcher to call you back in the event you are disconnected, or if they need additional information.
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5.Answer any additional questions.
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6.Follow directions and complete tasks as asked.
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7.Stay on the phone until the dispatcher say it is OK to hang up.
