Tuesday, November 6, 2012

All about 112



Imagine a time in Dublin before internet or mobile phones when privately owned fire brigades patrolled the city.

They would only put out a fire if their company “fire mark” was on the burning. Many older buildings still have these fire marks – if you didn’t pay your premium the fire mark was removed!

Nowadays one simple number, 112, gives you access to all emergency services.

You can access water rescue though RNLI / Coastguard, call in Ambulance or Fire Brigade the very best in Rescue, it can even get the Gardaí!

Stuck up a mountain? in trouble at sea? one call will give you direct access to the combined emergency services, they can “task” a helicopter or fire engine, rope rescue or lifeboat; whatever is needed.

Trained professionals take your call and ensure that you get the right help quickly and efficiently.

Remember that you should only use 112 when;
  • Life is at risk 
  • You need an ambulance urgently 
  • Someone is in trouble, or missing, at sea, on cliffs or the shoreline 
  • Someone is injured or threatened 
  • There is a fire or people are trapped
  • Crime/trouble is happening now or the person committing crime is near

112 is Europe wide, it’s easy to find on a phone or mobile and its free   


Remember when you dial 112
Stay calm, Stay focused, Stay on the line



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