A 5-Year-Old’s 911 Call To Save Her Dad's Life Has Everyone in Stitches

Aug 22, 2018 by apost team

It's not easy being a 911 emergency dispatcher. When they spend their days and nights fielding distressing calls from frantic individuals during their harshest circumstances, it's essential that they be effective communicators, and quick thinkers while staying cool under pressure. These high-pressure jobs could cause anyone to become worn out!

However, a recent phone call was shared by Jason Bonham, an emergency call operator, that he received and could only be described as unlike one he had ever received before, and it's making us laugh hysterically!

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Upon answering this phone call, he immediately noticed that a very young child was on the other end of the line. He has a familiar and patient tone you can't help noticing:

“Jason Bonham (JB): What’s wrong?

Savannah (S): Um…. my dad can’t hardly breathe…

JB: Ok, hold on a second, ok?

S: Ok.

JB: How old are you?

S: I’m 5 years old.

JB: Ok, what’s your name?

S: Savannah.

JB: Ok, Savannah, hold on. I’m getting them dispatched ok?”

Before long, Savanah's confident and spunky personality began shining through during the conversation!

“S: Ok… you need to come reaaaal fast!

JB: Ok, Savannah, I have ’em on the way. Is your Daddy still awake?

S: Yeah

JB: Okay. Is your front door unlocked, Savannah?

S: Uh… [calls out] Is our front door unlocked? No.

JB: Ok, Savannah, can you go unlock that front door for me?

S: Sure.

JB: Ok.

S: Ok, I’m going to go [unclear] … [yelling] Don’t worry Dad!”

Of Bonham's many jobs as a dispatcher, he has to obtain a clear picture of the condition of the individuals involved are in as best as he can. That way, he can provide this information to first responders. As first responders are still on their way, you can hear him attempting to receive more information from Savanah. Her responses, of course, are incredible.

“JB: Can you ask him [her dad] if this has ever happened before?

S: [Calling out] Has this ever happened? [To the dispatcher]No, so far so good. He’s still awake.

JB: Hey, ask him if he has any chest pain.

S: [Calling out] Do you have any chest pain? [To the dispatcher] Yes.

JB: Ok.

S: This is his first time.

JB: Ok. I got ’em on the way, so…

S: Ok. We’re in our jammies! And I’m in a tank top, so… I’ll have to get dressed.

JB: Ok. S: I don’t [unclear] … what I’m gonna wear, but… he really needs oxygen, real fast. Yes, the door’s unlocked.

JB: Ok!”

Bonham kept checking to make sure Savannah didn't leave her father unattended because it seemed like he didn't want this to happen, and until the first responders arrived, he made sure the conversation continued onward.

“JB: Is he still doing ok, Savannah?

S: Yeah, he’s ok.

JB: Ok-

S: I’ll go-I’ll be in my room, and I’ll be putting on…um…

JB: Hey Savannah? I want you to stay there with your Daddy, ok?

S: Ok.

JB: I need you to make sure that he stays awake, so-

S: Ok. I got that. And… we have a dog….that’s really… um….. small.

JB: So he’s friendly?

S: He’s friendly!

JB: Ok.

S: He kind of barks!

JB: He kind of barks? That’s alright, though.

S: [Calling out] Lou, come on! [clicks at the dog] The ambulance is on the way- come on, Lou Lou! Come here!

JB: Is your dad ok still?

S: Yeah. So far, so good. [calling out] Stay calm, Dad.”

It's critical that children be taught how to handle themselves in the event of an emergency. Even though Savanah was cute during this situation, we remain fans of her family in Hancock Family, Indiana made sure she was prepared during an emergency.

Children as young as two or three should be taught how to dial 911 because, under some circumstances, it could be the difference between life or death. Parents should also be conducting drills with their children and the rest of the family. They can include things such as how to react when the smoke alarm sounds, where the family should meet when they go outside, and what exits they should use.

Other ideas include the use of a password if your parents can't pick children up from school and another relative does instead. Children should also know what it looks like if someone is in distress or if they're choking.

There should also be rules regarding the backyard pool, using the stove, and any other high-risk areas throughout the home or property.

We never know when our children are going to be faced with an emergency. Therefore, it’s critical that we prepare them at an early age. They should know how to dial 911 as soon as possible. In doing so, it could potentially save a life.

Watch the two adorable videos of the call below!

What do you think about Savannah's call to 911? Would you have been able to keep a straight face? Let us know in the comments, and spread this adorable video to your friends and family!