PSAP stands for which term in emergency response?

• A. Public Safety Advisory Program
• B. Public Safety Administrative Point
• C. Public Safety Answering Point
• D. Personal Safety Access Point

Answer: (C)

The key idea is the role and naming of the emergency communications hub that handles 911 calls. PSAP stands for Public Safety Answering Point. This is the facility where trained telecommunicators answer calls, quickly gather critical details (location, nature of the emergency, hazards, injuries), and determine and coordinate the appropriate response by police, fire, or EMS. The term “answering” highlights the function of receiving and initiating help. The other options describe programs or points that do not involve answering 911 calls, so they don’t fit this context.