Japan Emergency Contacts: How to Call 119, 110 & Ambulance (Multilingual)

Knowing emergency procedures in advance is crucial, even with a language barrier.

① Key Emergency Numbers

• 🚒 119: Fire & Ambulance
• 🚔 110: Police (crime, accidents)
• 📞 #7119: Emergency consultation (unsure if ambulance is needed)

② Calling 119 (Ambulance)

• "Kyūkyū desu" → ambulance
• "Jūsho wa [your address] desu" → give address

③ Steps to Call an Ambulance

1. Call 119
2. Say "Kyūkyū desu" (emergency)
3. Give address, symptoms, patient's age
4. Follow instructions and stay with the patient until help arrives