When the emergency button is activated, which occurs?

• A. It sends a signal to Communications and creates an audible and visual notification on all consoles.
• B. It immediately dispatches resources to the scene.
• C. It activates a siren outside the building.
• D. It sends a text alert to supervisory staff.

Answer: (A)

When the emergency button is pressed, the system immediately signals the Communications Center and triggers audible and visual alerts on all operator consoles. This design ensures rapid awareness across the dispatch team so they can take the appropriate next steps. It does not inherently dispatch resources, activate an outdoor siren, or text supervisory staff—the button’s primary role is to alert communications and surface the incident on every console, prompting the dispatcher to proceed with the standard response process.