911 is Canada's universal emergency telephone number that connects callers to police, fire, and ambulance services. When you dial 911, a trained dispatcher determines what type of help you need and sends the appropriate emergency responders to your location. The 911 system is funded and managed at the municipal level, though the emergency services it dispatches may be operated by different levels of government. In remote areas without 911 service, communities may use different emergency numbers, which is why it's important to know the local emergency contact when travelling.