999: What’s Your Emergency?

“999: What’s Your Emergency?” is a British documentary series that provides an in-depth look at the emergency services operating in Blackpool, Lancashire. Filmed over a six-week period in 2011, the series captures the collaborative efforts of the Police, Fire, and Ambulance services as they address crime and social unrest in the area. Each episode sheds light on various societal challenges, such as the impact of substance abuse, the harsh realities of domestic violence, the struggles of dysfunctional parenting, and the difficulties faced by individuals who fall through the cracks of social support systems, with each episode focusing on one or more of these pressing issues.