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OAKLAND, Calif. – Residents have complained that wait times for 911 in Oakland are too long, but an oversight commission says there’s a loophole, specifically for a medical emergency, when the seconds count.
The direct line for the Oakland Fire Department (OFD) is 510-444-1616, visible on the city website. Some people have started to use this number during medical emergencies, saying that it provides a quicker response than 911.
