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911 safety for kids

Hey kids! Emery the Emergency Penguin is here to help you learn how, when, and where to call 911.

Are you ready to become a 911 All-Star? Here we go!

Meet Emery and His Friends – Introducing King County’s 9‑1‑1 Team

This video introduces “Emery the Emergency Penguin,” King County’s friendly mascot, who guides viewers through the vital work of public safety telecommunicators in the King County 9‑1‑1 system. Emery explains how these trained professionals answer over 1.7 million emergency calls each year, helping coordinate police, fire, and medical responses. The video showcases the teamwork and dedication of telecommunicators, highlighting their essential role in keeping the community safe.

Hey Parents! Want to teach your kids about 911? Download Emery’s 911 toolkit below for a lesson plan and activities:

Lesson Plan - This guide for teachers describes everything needed to conduct the lesson.

Activity 1-Matching Responders to Vehicles worksheet

Activity 2-Matching Responders to Emergencies worksheet

Activity 3-Emergency and Not an Emergency game

Activity 4-Dialing Pad 
Activity 5-Role Playing Cards

Activity 6-Emery's Birthday Party Storybook (this book can also be checked out at Seattle and King County libraries)

Activity 7-Emery Puppets

Additional Items: Coloring Book, Information Card for parents

It’s Emery’s Birthday – Learning When to Call 9‑1‑1 with King County’s Emergency Penguin

In this kid-friendly video, Emery the Emergency Penguin celebrates his birthday while teaching essential 9‑1‑1 safety. Through colorful animation and upbeat narration, Emery explains what constitutes a real emergency and when it’s appropriate to call 9‑1‑1. The video aims to help children become “9‑1‑1 All-Stars” by recognizing true emergencies and understanding how telecommunicators in King County handle calls to ensure public safety.