Only Text 911 in an Emergency where you are unable to call. If you are sheltering in place - silence your cell phone.
How Do I Text 911?
Enter the number "911" in "To" field.
What is your location, type of emergency and help needed.
Just TEXT, no photos, no emojis and no video.
Keep messages brief and concise.
Stay on the phone, be prepared to answer questions.
If there is no connection to the 911 center, you will get a timed out message after 20 minutes.
If you still need help TEXT again. Call if and when you can.
Use Text-to-911 in These 3 Emergencies
When in a situation where it is not safe to place a voice call to 911
A medical emergency that renders the person incapable of speaking
For an individual who is deaf, hard of hearing or has a speech disability
FAQs
Text-to-911 is not available if you are roaming or connected to Wi-Fi.
A text or data plan is required.
No photos or video
Prank texters can be identified
Text to 911 is only available in English
CALL IF YOU CAN 📞 TEXT IF YOU CAN'T ➡️
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Website Accessibility Statement
Jefferson-Como Fire Protection District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all
members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with
the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the
website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same
degree as someone without disabilities.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970
Ongoing Compliance Information
Compliance Coordinator
The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance
Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices and requirements.
Compliance Procedures
The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act
and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues,
the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible
content if found.
Accessible Documents Policy
The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible
alternatives available.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may
also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by
third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
Report a Website Accessibility Issue
We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner.
If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance
Coordinator via the form below:
