ECAS (Emergency Call Answering Service)
Emergency Call Answering Service (ECAS)
At some point in your life, you may need to call the emergency services such as firemen, police, or medical personnel. By being prepared for calling emergency services, you can get the help you need much more quickly, which can make a big difference in an emergency. If you are travelling within Europre, you can call 112 to reach the emergency services. In Ireland (and in the UK) you can also call 999 to reach the emergency services. Parents should also teach their children about when and how to call for help. The principal emergency services are the “blue light” services that respond to normal emergencies in Ireland, namely An Garda Síochána, the Ambulance Service, the Fire Service and the Irish Coast Guard. These principal emergency services would be the first-responders to most emergencies.
To help promote the awareness of the pan-European number 112, the EU are proposing to make each 11th February (11/2) the focal point for its information dissemination. For more information on European 112 Day click here
- How do I contact the Emergency Service?
- What happens when I call 999 or 112?
- What is the difference between calling 999 and 112?
- Can I make an emergency call from any telephone and how much does it cost me?
- Children and calling 999 or 112
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Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources
- Irish Fire Service
- An Garda Síochána
- Irish Ambulance Service
- Irish Coast Guard
- Office of Emergency Planning
- EENA (European Emergency Number Association)
