ECAS (Emergency call Answering Service)

At some point in your life, you may need to call 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. 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. The principal emergency services would be the first services to respond to most emergencies.

Visit our dedicated website http://www.112.ie/ for further information on how and when to call the emergency services within Ireland and the EU.

Other Links:

• EU Commission website promoting the use of 112

• Irish Fire Service

• An Garda Síochána

• Irish Ambulance Service

• Irish Coast Guard

• Office of Emergency Planning

• Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

• EENA (European Emergency Number Association)