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Calling Emergency Services in Germany

Hello, my name is John Doe. I want to teach you something very important about calling for help in Germany. It’s essential to know how to do this quickly and correctly. We have two main numbers you can call – 110 and 112.

What are 110 and 112?

Both numbers connect you to the emergency services: the police (Polizei), the fire department (Feuerwehr), and the ambulance service (Rettungsdienst). They’re for serious situations – when someone needs immediate medical attention, there’s a crime happening, or there’s a fire.

When to Use Which Number?

• 112 – For Everyone You can always use 112. It’s the general emergency number. It works everywhere, even if you don’t know exactly where you are.
• Example: “Mary, ich brauche die Feuerwehr! 112!” (Mary, I need the fire department! 112!)

• 110 – For Police Only Use 110 only when you need the police. If it’s not a crime, call 112 first.
• Example: “Ich rufe die Polizei. 110.” (I am calling the police. 110.)

What Information Do You Need to Give?

When you call, you must give the following information clearly and calmly:

1. Your Location: This is the most important thing! Tell them exactly where you are. Give street names, building numbers, and if possible, landmarks.

• Example: “Ich bin in der Bahnhofstraße 12. Es ist ein Unfall!” (I am on Bahnhofstraße 12. There is an accident!)

2. What Happened: Describe the situation briefly.

• Example: “Ein Mann liegt am Boden und ist bewusstlos.” (A man is lying on the ground and unconscious.)

3. Your Name: They will ask for your name.

• Example: “Mein Name ist John Doe.” (My name is John Doe.)

4. Stay on the Line: The operator will likely ask you questions and tell you what to do. Stay on the line until they say it’s okay to hang up.

Practical Examples:

• Someone falls and hurts themselves: “112! Ich brauche einen Krankenwagen! Ich bin in der Marienstraße 5!” (112! I need an ambulance! I am on Marienstraße 5!)

• You see a fire: “112! Es brennt in der Fabrik! Ich bin am Fluss!” (112! There’s a fire in the factory! I’m by the river!)

• Someone is robbed: “110! Die Polizei! Ich wurde ausgeraubt in der Hauptstraße!” (110! The police! I have been robbed in Hauptstraße!)

Important Notes:

• Don’t panic! Speak slowly and clearly.
• The operator will guide you.
• Know where you are!

I hope this helps you. It’s a very important skill to have in Germany. Good luck, and stay safe!

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