The mobile phone is the most common means of communication, and has long replaced the landline telephone, player, computer and game console. And in an emergency, a cell phone can save a life. However, if you need to call an ambulance from a mobile phone, you should not rely on the number 03, memorized from childhood. Mobile communication with emergency services is carried out only through three-digit numbers.
Unified emergency phone numbers
About 2 years ago, a system of unified emergency numbers appeared in Russia, which can be called from any telecom operator. Now, in a difficult situation, you don’t need to try to guess and remember which operator owns which digital combination - to call an ambulance immediately, just call the toll-free number 103. All uniform emergency numbers:
- 101 – call the fire department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations
- 102 – call the police
- 104 – emergency gas service call
These combinations are easy to remember and will save precious minutes in the event of an emergency.
Calling an ambulance from a cell phone through the 112 service
If an unforeseen situation occurs and you need to call an ambulance from your mobile phone as quickly as possible, a person may get confused and forget about number 103. In this case, a single emergency phone number 112 (Russian equivalent of 911) will come in handy. By dialing it, the subscriber can explain the essence of the problem to the operator, who will connect him to the appropriate department.
You can call a single number for free from a mobile phone of any telecom operator, and the balance may be zero or in the minus - the call will still take place. Even a locked phone or a device without a SIM card is not a hindrance when you need to call an ambulance from your mobile phone. You can also call this number if you need emergency assistance from firefighters, police or the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Despite the undeniable advantages of the 112 service, you must always remember that the connection is not direct, but through an intermediary, which means that you can quickly reach an ambulance from a cell phone, but not as much as you would like. When switching to the desired unit, precious seconds are lost, which can cost someone their life.
Telephone numbers for calling an ambulance from a mobile phone
One of the fastest ways to call an ambulance from a mobile phone is to call directly, using numbers that are different for each operator. They are gradually being replaced by single phones, but they are still valid. In order not to get confused and to always have these numbers at hand, you should save them in your phone.
Call an ambulance using the following numbers, depending on your mobile operator:
Megafon, MTS, U-tel and Tele2 – dial 030;
Beeline - call 003;
Motive and Skylink - dial 903.
Calls to numbers of other emergency services are made according to the same principle, only the number 3 changes to one of the following: 2 - police, 1 - fire department, 4 - gas service.
- from a landline phone at numbers 03 and 103;
- from a mobile phone (for all operators) by numbers 103 and 112.
As a rule, the connection to the “103” operator occurs within a few seconds, however, when you call “103” during the hours of mass calls, you can hear the answering machine information: “Hello. You called the Unified Dispatch Center for Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services in Moscow, please do not hang up, we will definitely answer you.”
Wait for an answer, do not hang up - otherwise, when you dial again, you will again find yourself at the end of the queue of calls on the line.
2. What should you tell the dispatcher when calling an ambulance?
- briefly: what happened, what help is needed;
- the phone number you are calling from;
- the address where the patient is located (if a person needs help on the street, indicate clear landmarks; if the call is to an apartment, indicate the location of the closest entrance to the house, the number of the entrance, floor, combination lock);
- last name, first name, patronymic (if known);
- date of birth (if known) or age of the patient;
- your last name.
3. How to call a doctor at home?
How to call an ambulance from MTS - information that every citizen should know. Life safety and the value of health are always a priority for a conscientious citizen, but when you feel unwell or a disaster occurs, it is very important to promptly provide first aid. And life often depends on how quickly medical advice is provided. In any case, in emergency situations we are often seized by panic, we forget all the numbers and don’t know what to do. But the code for calling a medical carriage must be made automatic so that a person can react under any circumstances.
The permanent emergency number is 103. Regarding the tariffs for such calls, we note that calls to emergency services of law enforcement agencies, firefighters, medical or emergency gas services are always free and from any operator.
Emergency calls:
Call an ambulance from MTS from your mobile:
- free for subscribers from Megafon, Beeline, Yota;
- possible only on 103;
- real, even if the account has a negative balance.
When dialing 103, you need to clearly and without panic state the problem you are facing, your name and location. If you don't know the address, pay attention to local landmarks.
Attention! The two-digit combinations that existed before (01, 02, 03, 04) are no longer functional as of 2020! You won't call doctors using them.
Alternative methods of communication
On the territory of the Russian Federation, there is an alternative dialer to the rescue service - 112 for mobile and landline. This is an analogue of the emergency rescue site 911, which is also actively functioning. Calls to such numbers are available even from a phone without a SIM card, and from a blocked card. 112 line specialists, in turn, will connect you with the appropriate special service to resolve the problem.
Note that in the Russian Federation, false calls to subscribers are criminally punishable. Thus, for a deliberately untruthful call to the emergency room, the violator will pay a fine in the amount of 1 thousand to 1.5 thousand rubles. Besides. the hooligan will be sent to 100 hours of correctional labor. Statistics show that for every hundred in Russia there are 4 false calls.
Calling an ambulance from an MTS mobile phone is possible around the clock and at any location of the subscriber. The only requirement is a minimum level of cellular network.
All mobile service providers are required by law to provide their subscribers with free access to emergency numbers. Therefore, everyone can, if necessary, freely call an ambulance from their mobile phone.
112
In every Russian region, including Moscow, there is a single number that belongs to the emergency service. Using it, you can get in touch not only with emergency medical services, but also with police and MCS officers. Today, the single number used for emergency services is No. 112 . The control room employees not only receive the call, but also issue a card about the incident to all involved services, and at the same time monitor how they react to it.
If you need emergency help, how can you call through the 112 system? After all, many people know that foreign films often mention 911 for calling emergency services from a cell phone. At the same time, this contributes to the fact that many citizens in a critical situation call it, which cannot but cause concern.
In fact, in Russia, to call a real dispatch center you need to dial No. 112.
It is even possible to do this:
- from a SIM card that is blocked;
- with a negative or zero balance;
- from a smartphone that does not have any operator at all.
When some kind of trouble occurs with a person, you need to call here and essentially tell the dispatcher about the problem that has arisen. It will assess the situation and forward the call to the emergency response center closest to the user. You can call an ambulance urgently from a mobile phone around the clock.
Megafon and other operators
In a stressful situation, citizens are often lost and do not know how to call for help from a smartphone, because the usual traditional number does not work in this case. Therefore, it is important to know how to call and summon an ambulance from your own mobile phone.
The two-digit number 03, familiar to everyone since childhood, has lost its relevance with the development of cellular communications. Mobile communications do not support two-digit combinations, so to call for medical help you need to dial a combination of 3 digits. Cellular companies were unable to resolve the issue of a single number and now subscribers must call emergency medical assistance by dialing different combinations of numbers.
- To call from MTS, you need to dial the ambulance number - 030. By the way, related categories of rapid response are called in a similar way. That is, No. 010 is used to call firefighters, and No. 020 is used for police. It is enough to remember that you should put an additional “0” in front of the usual number. You need to dial the same number to quickly call an ambulance from your mobile phone.
- in this matter stood out a little among competing organizations. It is difficult to say whether it was worth taking such a step; it would probably be more convenient for subscribers to use a single ambulance number. When you need to call an ambulance with Beeline, you need to press 003 one by one. As you can see, the Beeline company did not distinguish itself by being particularly original, but put a zero not at the end, but directly at the beginning of the combination.
- If you have Tele2, then dial 030. This company did not become original and chose the most popular option. It can be noted that the call is not subject to tariffs for all operators and is carried out even in the case of a negative balance.
- C should dial No. 103, and then activate the call. Here, despite the fact that the additional digit is different compared to other operators, the basis is No. 03, which is familiar to citizens.
In addition to well-known companies, there are also operators that work in specific areas and are not represented everywhere throughout Russia. In particular, the following can be highlighted:
- No. 903 - Sky Link;
- No. 030 - U-tel;
- No. 903 - Motive.
As it is not difficult to notice, each operator has its own version and they are not always endowed with the same format. Therefore, after connecting to a certain company, it is better for the client to clarify how to properly call emergency medical services.
Emergency calls are free
Some rules
Naturally, it is advisable to save the emergency room number in the device’s memory in order to quickly use it if you suddenly need to do so.
It is important to remember that you should never call an ambulance for fun. After all, available medical care is lost, which can be requested at the same time when it is actually needed. Such behavior is illegal and can be tracked by the phone number from which the call is made.
When calling emergency medical care, you should follow certain rules. What information will you need to provide?
- The gender of the victim, and their number, if there are several.
- Age – when it is not known exactly, speak approximately.
- What exactly happened briefly: was it an accident, is the person conscious, etc.
- The address - the more accurately it is indicated, the faster the ambulance will arrive, you can tell with reference points how the car should approach in case of difficult access, to the place of the emergency, who will meet you. This is especially important if the location is located somewhere on a freeway or is completely unfamiliar to the caller.
- Who made the call - a relative or an ordinary passer-by.
It is advisable to obtain the “order number” from the dispatcher. If necessary, this will help to find the victim and thank the doctor if such a desire arises. You should stop talking to the dispatcher only after he hangs up.
