Parent/Teacher Resources

Thank you for your interest in 9-1-1 education for children. Below you will find several resources to support 9-1-1 education in your classroom.

9-1-1 Education for Children Curriculum

9-1-1 for Children offers lesson plans, discussion questions, background information, and activities to support 9-1-1 education in the classroom.

• Download this curriculum in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Download this curriculum in Microsoft Word

Videos For Loan

Two videos that teach the basics about 9-1-1 are available for loan to Maine schools and public safety organizations through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s Library. To borrow materials, please make your requests at least 2 weeks but no more than 6 months in advance by phone at 207-877-8003.

• “The Great 9-1-1 Adventure™” stars Red E. Fox, America’s newest and most delightful super hero. His job is to teach kids how to use 9-1-1. This video delivers important instructions to children ages 4 to 7, all in an entertaining and memorable way. Running time: 18 minutes.
• “Help! Call 9-1-1!©” teaches kids how to use the most important tool a telephone can offer—the 9-1-1 phone number. The video shows kids a variety of emergency situations that need to be handled immediately and where call 9-1-1 actually saved lives. It also helps kids learn instances when they should call 9-1-1 and when it’s inappropriate. Recommended for children 8 – 12 years. Running Time: 12 minutes.

Speakers

If you are interested in having a 9-1-1 dispatcher make a presentation at your school, contact the Bureau by email to info911@state.me.us, or by phone, 1-888-448-3803, at least 2 weeks in advance. Make sure you tell us the name of the school, its location, contact information and the date requested (if known). The Bureau will try to match you up with a 9-1-1 educator from your area.

Letter to Parents

You may find the following letter helpful to let parents know that 9-1-1 was taught in your classroom. Many parents are still unaware of the availability of 9-1-1 service in Maine or about its proper use. It also refers them to this web site for more information.

• Download letter in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
• Download letter in Microsoft Word