Does it cost to call emergency services? 911?

Does it cost to call 911? Or a dispatcher?
Answer:
well not excatly it doesnt cost anything to call 911
but did you ever see your phone bill
sometimes there is a tax (for gues what !) 911!
it might called a 911 tax or emegercy services fee

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it shouldnt but if it do i would reverse the charges

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No.

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No it doesn't cost anything. Even cell phones that are disconnected can still dial 911 for free.

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the tax payers, but if it is a false call, you can be fined or jailed or both

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Doesn't cost anything from a landline or cell.

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nothing is free! tax dollars @ work!!

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It does not cost. Even a cell phone with no service will connect to 911.

This is why if you have old phones you can't or don't use, you can donate them to women's shelters. Woman who have been abused and are now living in shelters can use them to call 911 when needed.

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What happen if it DOES cost to call 911? Should people pay during the call or after the call?

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it does not cost to call 911 but it does cost if EMT responds. cost break down is something like this:
the response of EMT
the radio link to hospital staff
the medicines and equipment used
transportation of patient to medical facility
follow up
about $6000. that's why you need insurance