The numbers to call for a fire emergency in the United States, Canada and Europe. In every EU country, 112 is free to call from landlines and mobile phones and connects you to the emergency services, including the fire service.
Tip: if you are not sure which number to use in Europe, call 112. In the United States and Canada, call 911. Many US areas also accept text-to-911, and several European countries offer 112 by SMS or app for deaf and hard-of-hearing users.
North America
| Country | Fire emergency | Also works |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 911 | — |
| Canada | 911 | — |
| Mexico | 911 | — |
Europe
| Country | Fire emergency | Also works |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 122 | 112 |
| Belgium | 112 | — |
| Bulgaria | 112 | — |
| Croatia | 193 | 112 |
| Cyprus | 112 | 199 |
| Czech Republic | 150 | 112 |
| Denmark | 112 | — |
| Estonia | 112 | — |
| Finland | 112 | — |
| France | 18 | 112 |
| Germany | 112 | — |
| Greece | 199 | 112 |
| Hungary | 105 | 112 |
| Iceland | 112 | — |
| Ireland | 112 | 999 |
| Italy | 115 | 112 |
| Latvia | 112 | — |
| Liechtenstein | 118 | 112 |
| Lithuania | 112 | — |
| Luxembourg | 112 | — |
| Malta | 112 | — |
| Netherlands | 112 | — |
| Norway | 110 | 112 |
| Poland | 998 | 112 |
| Portugal | 112 | — |
| Romania | 112 | — |
| Slovakia | 150 | 112 |
| Slovenia | 112 | — |
| Spain | 112 | — |
| Sweden | 112 | — |
| Switzerland | 118 | 112 |
| United Kingdom | 999 | 112 |
Other countries
| Country | Fire emergency | Also works |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 000 | 112 (mobile) |
| New Zealand | 111 | — |
What to say when you call
- Say that you need the fire service.
- Give the exact address or location, including the town and nearby landmarks.
- Describe what is burning and whether anyone is trapped or injured.
- Stay on the line, follow instructions, and get out and stay out of the building.
Numbers are checked against official national sources, but they can change. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.