Everything about the emergency call stations
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An emergency call station is a telephone call station for rapid emergency contact. This device is generally visible along motorways and fast lanes, but also on beaches for some time. When to use an emergency call terminal? What are the characteristics of this device?
What is an emergency call terminal?
If you're used to driving on highways, you must have noticed some kind of small orange phone booths along the tracks. These are only emergency call terminals, also known as SOS terminals or emergency station. As their name indicates, these devices allow emergency calls to be made. In France, there are emergency call terminals every two kilometres along the emergency stopping bands.
The emergency call terminals are recognizable by their orange, yellow or red colour. The emergency registration or the emergency registration may also be visible on the cabin. One of the features of this device is that it is geolocation. No matter where you make the call from the terminal, your contact person can find your location. Another feature is that the user does not have to dial a number to make an emergency call. Just press a button and it will be directly linked to an emergency call management centre. The online operator will handle contact the services adapted to the situation. It can be a doctor, an ambulance, a firefighter or a convenience store.
The advantage of the emergency call terminal is that you can contact rescue at any time, wherever you are. Whether you have lost your smartphone or the smartphone is out of battery, you will have no trouble getting help or rescue. Moreover, thanks to geolocation, you will not have to indicate your position. An emergency call terminal is powered by photovoltaic panels and the connection is provided by the GSM network or fibre optics. Except in the event of failure or failure of the device, you will be assured of finding assistance immediately. If no agent can receive your call, you can leave a message. Your request will then be processed within a maximum of 25 minutes.
Emergency call station:
How and when to use it?
Emergency call terminals are a device to assist people in emergency situations. While we see them mainly at motorway level, they are also available in railway stations, industrial buildings and even on beaches.
You can use an emergency call terminal in different situations:
- in the event of a vehicle failure;
- in the event of a road accident (whether you are a victim or a witness);
- in case of discomfort of a passenger;
- in the event of an incident on the beach ( drowning, stinging, injury...);
- in case of distress (theft, attack, assault...).
In short, once you need help, you can use a call terminal emergency. Whether you have a phone or not, you can use the device. It is also more recommended to use the SOS terminal rather than the personal telephone in an emergency because it is geolocalized. It will be easier for the rescue to find the place of the event. The device at every two kilometers, you won't have any trouble finding one on your way.
To use an emergency call terminal, just pick up the handset and press a button. On some devices there is a speaker function, facilitating the call in cases where you are unable to hold the handset. According to the model, the apparatus may have a light indicator which will indicate the condition of the call. If it is turned off, you can press the call button. While waiting for the operator's response, the witness will flash. As soon as the light is fixed, you can speak and report the emergency situation.
For better assistance, you will need to indicate as much as possible the details of the event for which you are seeking assistance. Then hang up only when the officer at the end of the line asks you.
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