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France

FR 8 emergency services
Emergency Dispatch
112

Primary Services

Emergency Tools

What to say first

  1. State your exact location first.
  2. Say what happened and how many are injured.
  3. Do not hang up until told to do so.

Additional Services

Deaf FAX/SMS
Source note from Wikipedia snapshot.
114
Hotline for beaten children
Source note from Wikipedia snapshot.
119
Missing children
Source note from Wikipedia snapshot.
Maritime rescue
Source note from Wikipedia snapshot.
196
Snapshot date 2026-07-03
Verification status Source snapshot only; not independently verified.

Emergency numbers can change. If possible, confirm with local authorities, signs, carriers, or people nearby.

Regional Context

Global
  • Emergency law and response procedures vary by jurisdiction. Follow local authority instructions.
  • This guide supports communication only and does not replace professional medical or legal advice.
  • For life-threatening events, call now and follow dispatcher instructions first.

Notes

Deaf FAX/SMS – 114; Hotline for beaten children – 119; Missing children – 116 000; Maritime rescue – 196. in 80% of departments 112 will redirect to fire and rescue service in the rest of cases 112 will be handled either by a common platform or by ambulance (SAMU)
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Snapshot date: 2026-07-03. Emergency numbers can change.