emergencies

Vietnam – Emergencies

Rather than a single catch-all emergency number, Vietnam operates a system of dedicated lines: 113 for police, 114 for fire, and 115 for ambulance and medical emergencies, all available around the clock nationwide (as of 2025). Foreign nationals are not

United States – Emergencies

In the United States, 911 is the universal emergency number connecting callers to police, fire, and ambulance services — reachable for free from any phone at any hour. For mental health emergencies, dial 988. Under federal law, hospital emergency departments

Venezuela – Emergencies

Dealing with emergencies in Venezuela demands thorough advance planning and a clear-eyed view of what official services can realistically deliver. The principal emergency number is 171, covering police, fire, and ambulance, while 911 also functions as a general emergency line

United Kingdom – Emergencies

The United Kingdom uses a single emergency number — 999 (or 112) — which connects callers to police, fire, ambulance, and coastguard services at no charge. Initial emergency treatment at NHS Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments is provided free of

Turkey – Emergencies

Turkey uses a single, unified emergency number — 112 — that connects callers to all services, including police, fire, ambulance, coast guard, and gendarmerie. It operates around the clock, every day of the year, and is free to dial from

Taiwan – Emergencies

Taiwan uses two separate emergency numbers: 110 for police and 119 for fire and ambulance. Hospitals across the island — both public and private — are equipped to handle emergency medical cases. Foreign residents enrolled in the National Health Insurance

Thailand – Emergencies

Thailand maintains a network of specific emergency lines rather than a single catch-all number. The central number is 191 (general emergencies), alongside dedicated lines for ambulance services (1669), fire (199), and the Tourist Police (1155). Emergency medical treatment in Thailand

Switzerland – Emergencies

Switzerland maintains distinct emergency numbers for every service: 112 (pan-European, all services), 144 (ambulance), 117 (police), and 118 (fire). No one is ever denied emergency treatment, yet Switzerland operates no free state-funded healthcare — bills are issued after care is