Misuse of 911 is stretching Beatrice first responders past their limits

Oct 25, 2024

BEATRICE, Neb. (KLKN) – Beatrice Fire & Rescue is sounding the siren as crews are being stretched thin by increasing 911 calls. Fire Chief Brian Daake said calls for service are growing year after year. “You know, really, 911 is supposed to be used for life-saving emergencies,” Daake said. But he said multiple calls coming in don’t fit that criteria....