Emergency Numbers in Monaco

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Emergency Numbers in Monaco

All two and three digit emergency numbers can be reached from pay phones, without the use of a phone card or money. 

• In the event of an emergency dial the appropriate number: fire, medical or accident (sapeurs-pompiers) 18, police 17, or the Pan-European number 112
• Explain the situation to the operator (English may be spoken but there is no guarantee). Calls to 112 are received by the sapeurs-pompiers or handled on the spot

The caller must:

1. State the location where assistance is needed 

2. State their name and telephone number

3. State what happened, and if it is still happening 

4. State how many people need help

5. State if there are weapons involved

Medical emergencies, accidents and fires (pompiers)

The sapeurs-pompiers are the firefighters of Monaco. They are also responsible for responding to accidents and medical emergencies, transporting the sick or injured and aiding animals in distress. They are a unit of the Force Publique. 

• More information from the sapeurs-pompiers website: Click here
• For more information about the police: Click here

Monaco Emergency and Medical Services

European SOS 112

The number 112 can be dialled to reach emergency services - medical, fire and police - from anywhere in Europe. This Pan-European emergency number 112 can be called from any telephone (landline, pay phone or mobile cellular phone). Calls are free. It can be used for any life-threatening situation, including:

• Serious medical problems (accident, unconscious person, severe injuries, chest pain, seizure) 

• Any type of fire (house, car) 

• Life-threatening situations (crimes)

• SOS 112 website

Emergency Words & Terminology

Please note: these phrases have been simplified for easy communication by a non-French speaker. They are not necessarily grammatically correct French.

Further Information

• See AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Emergency Numbers for Utilities
• See AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Lost & Stolen Bank/Credit Cards & Mobile Telephones