About Us

Mission Statement

The mission of the Division of Emergency Communications is to deliver maximum communications support to all residents, businesses, and public agencies of Orange County requiring immediate fire, police, or ambulance responses in the most efficient and cost effective manner. The Division employs highly trained and dedicated personnel, and constantly seeks new and innovative means to improve its effectiveness, in order to accomplish this mission.

History 

Orange County 911 was founded in 1997 in an attempt to improve access to emergency services across Orange County.