Emergency Services
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In an emergency call 999
(or 112)
for: To make an emergency call
In an
emergency call 999 (or 112) for:
- Fire and Rescue Service
Call 999 if there is a fire. The attendance of the fire and rescue
service at emergencies is free of charge. Never make a false call -
you risk the lives of others who really need help. It is against
the law and you can be traced immediately to the phone you are
using. If you would like to speak to the Fire Service about a
non-urgent matter, such as organising a fire safety check, call
0800 032 1155.
- Police
You should call the Police if you have a car accident, if you are
the victim of a crime, or witness a crime. Police in the UK are
responsible for keeping law and order. They are not part of the
army, and are independent from the Government. Except when dealing
with serious crimes, they do not carry guns. 999 is for emergencies
only. To make a non-urgent call or to report a crime, call 0300 333
3000 or Crimestoppers (confidentially) on 0800 555 111.
- Ambulance
Call an ambulance on 999 if someone is seriously ill, or if you
witness an incident where someone is hurt, and they are unable to
get to hospital by themselves.
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To make
an emergency call:
- Dial 999 (or 112)
- Tell the operator which emergency service you need
- The operator will then connect you
- Give information asked for
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