Guide

Caymans – Emergencies

In the Cayman Islands, 911 is the universal emergency number covering police, fire, and ambulance services — identical to the number used in the US and Canada. While no one will be refused emergency treatment, care is not provided free

Brunei – Emergencies

Brunei maintains a well-structured emergency services framework with dedicated contact numbers for each service: dial 991 for an ambulance, 993 for police, 995 for fire and rescue, and 998 for search and rescue. Public hospitals provide emergency medical care to

Bulgaria – Emergencies

Bulgaria uses 112 as its single emergency number, connecting callers to police, fire, and ambulance services at no charge from any telephone. Each service also has its own direct-dial number. Anyone facing a life-threatening situation will receive emergency treatment regardless

Brazil – Emergencies

Brazil maintains distinct emergency numbers for each service: 190 for police, 192 for ambulance (SAMU), 193 for fire, and 199 for civil defence. All calls are free of charge. Under the publicly funded SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde) system, emergency

Belize – Emergencies

In Belize, the main number to call in any emergency is 911, which connects to a switchboard run by the Belize Police Department and capable of dispatching fire crews and ambulances as required. Public hospitals offer emergency care at minimal

Barbados – Emergencies

As of 2025, Barbados uses three separate emergency numbers rather than a single unified line: 211 for police, 311 for fire, and 511 for ambulance. Around-the-clock emergency medical care is available at the public Queen Elizabeth Hospital. While Barbadian citizens

Belgium – Emergencies

Belgium’s primary emergency number is 112, giving callers immediate access to medical, fire, and police services from any phone, at no cost. If you need the police urgently, you can also dial 101 directly. Emergency medical care is open to

Bahrain – Emergencies

Bahrain operates a single emergency number — 999 — covering police, fire, and ambulance services, and calls are free from any phone. Bahraini citizens receive no-cost emergency care at public hospitals, while expatriates and visitors are entitled to emergency treatment

Bahamas – Emergencies

In the Bahamas, the main emergency number is 919 (and also 911), putting callers through to police, fire, and ambulance services. Emergency medical treatment is provided at both public and private hospitals, but it is not free — every patient,

Australia – Emergencies

Australia’s national emergency number is Triple Zero (000), which puts callers through to police, fire, and ambulance services. Public hospital emergency treatment is provided at no cost to people covered by Medicare — including most permanent residents and citizens of