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Everyone should know the number 112 © xonw-images.de/MarkusxBrandhuberx/Imago
In an emergency, every second counts.
With our overview of the most important emergency numbers you are well prepared.
You should definitely know the numbers of the police, fire department and rescue service.
It is essential to make the right emergency call in an emergency.
But which number is the right one in which situation?
Here you will find an overview of the most important emergency numbers.
Whether it's a fire in your home, an unconscious passer-by or a car accident: in certain cases it is not enough to provide support as a private individual.
This is where the experts have to intervene.
In Germany these include the police, fire brigade and emergency services, who can be reached via the so-called emergency numbers.
It is advisable to save these numbers among your contacts on your smartphone or landline phone.
A written note in the hallway or in the car can also help save lives.
An ambulance drives along a street.
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You should know these emergency numbers
Police: 110
Emergency services and fire brigade: 112
Medical on-call service: 116 117
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Which number is the right one and when?
According to the Malteser emergency service,
112
is intended for acute, potentially life-threatening emergencies.
These include, for example, symptoms of a heart attack (severe chest pain, shortness of breath, cold sweat), signs of a stroke (vision and speech problems, paralysis), accidents with serious injuries and high blood loss, but also fainting, severe pain, allergic shock, severe burns, etc Shortness of breath.
In urgent but not life-threatening situations, dial
116 117
- the nationwide number for the medical on-call service.
The employee on the phone directs callers to on-call practices.
If you are unable to leave the house due to severe symptoms such as a severe migraine or severe gastrointestinal infections, the on-call medical service will also come to the patient's home.
The number
110
is used in Germany to contact the police.
It should be used in emergencies or situations requiring immediate police intervention, such as a burglary, theft or robbery, physical attacks or threats, traffic accidents involving injuries or property damage, or domestic violence or other acute emergencies .
It is important to note that the number 110 should only be used in urgent emergencies where immediate police assistance is required.
For less urgent concerns or general information, the local police department can be contacted.