Emergency services and rescue services are organizations which ensure public safety and health by addressing different emergencies. Some of these agencies exist solely for addressing certain types of emergencies whilst others deal with ad hoc emergencies as part of their normal responsibilities.
Emergency Services In South Africa
CSC – Community Service Centre Information services
| Community AIDS Information and Support Centre | 011 – 725-6710/21 |
| Metro hotline | 011 – 403-2625/3226 |
| Metro Communications | 011 – 407-6111 |
Disaster management
| Aviation Rescue Services | 011 – 928-6454 |
| Metro Disaster Management and Telecommunications Services | 011 – 375-5911 |
Firemen
In case of fire, call tel. 011/624-2800. For northern suburbs ambulance or fire emergencies, call tel. 011/286-6000.
Ambulance & Fire
| Johannesburg Central | 375-5911 |
| Boksburg | 894-7333 |
| Bedfordview | 458-3000 |
| Midrand | 375-5911 |
| Randburg | 375-5911 |
| Roodepoort | 375-5911 |
| Sandton | 375-5911 |
| Ambulance and fire headquarters | 472-1599 (non-emergency, office hours only) |
| St John’s Ambulance | 403-4227/2346 |
| Medical Rescue International | 403-7080 |
What are the 6 emergency services in South Africa ?
This is the emergency number for police, ambulance, fire brigade, coastguard, cliff rescue, mountain rescue, cave rescue, etc. Note the important word ‘EMERGENCY’.
What happens if you call 911 in South Africa?
The telephone number 10111 is for any emergency that requires police response and can be dialed from anywhere in South Africa. A call centre operator will answer the incoming call, take all necessary particulars then assign the emergency to the relevant response team to attend to the incident.
What is South Africa’s emergency number in South Africa ?
Call 112 from any cell phone in South Africa. You will then reach a call centre and they will route you to an emergency service closest to you. When you dial this number you will reach an automated menu.
What is the emergency number 112 used for in South Africa ?
Police
Central Government has launched the number 112, with this single emergency number one can get benefit of all the other existing helpline numbers. This number is an integration of Police, Fire and women helpline numbers. The single number for emergency is similar to the 911 in Unites States.
Who do you contact in case of emergency in South Africa ?
These should include 9-1-1, as well as the numbers for local police and fire departments, nearby poison control centers, hospitals, veterinarians (in case your pet has an emergency!), and the names and numbers of other adults that can be contacted in case of an emergency (such as relatives, neighbors, or close friends)