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Calling Emergency Services

Use these phrases when you call for emergency help in English.

Key Phrases

I need an ambulance for a sick person now.

💡 Use this phrase for fast medical help.

There is a dangerous fire in the kitchen.

💡 Use this phrase for a fire emergency.

Please send the police to my house immediately.

💡 Use this phrase for a police emergency.

A fast car hit a man on Main Street.

💡 Explain the accident to the emergency operator.

I am standing near the central train station.

💡 Tell the operator the correct address.

A person is very sick and cannot walk.

💡 Describe the problem to the operator.

I will stay on the phone with you.

💡 Do not hang up the phone yet.

A thief took my bag in the shop.

💡 Use this phrase after a robbery.

Can you send help to this address quickly?

💡 Ask the operator for quick help.

Practice Dialogue

Operator
Do you need the police, the fire department, or an ambulance?
Caller
I need an ambulance for a sick person now.
Operator
Please tell me the problem with the sick person.
Caller
A person is very sick and cannot walk.
Operator
Please tell me the address of your location now.
Caller
I am standing near the central train station.
Operator
I am sending an ambulance now, so stay on the phone.
Caller
I will stay on the phone and wait for help.

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