Yes, you should always call the emergency number 112 if you see a fire. Call even if you suspect there may be a fire, for example if you see smoke or smell strong smoke.
The 112 operator will ask you questions about what has happened and where the incident is. You will also be asked what phone number you are calling from and who you are. The 112 operator will ask further questions and also give you advice, depending on the situation.
It is important to note that the questions asked do not delay help. During the interview, other alarm operators are connected to the call and listen in while dispatching resources while the 112 call is ongoing.
First and foremost, you should make sure to save yourself and those who are in danger and warn those threatened by the fire. Saving lives is the most important thing. After that, you alert 112. Next, you can try to put out the fire if you think you can manage it, without putting yourself in danger of course.
If you suspect there is a fire you should always call the emergency number 112. However, it is helpful if you can investigate more closely where the smell of smoke might be coming from. The better information you can provide to 112, the easier it will be for the rescue services to investigate.
Yes, you should always call the emergency number 112 if you see a fire in forest or terrain. Call even if you suspect there may be a fire, for example if you see smoke.
Forest fire
Yes, you should always call the emergency number 112 if you see a fire in forest or terrain. Call even if you suspect there may be a fire, for example if you see smoke.
You should always call the emergency number 112 in case of a forest fire. SOS Alarm will, in collaboration with the relevant municipal rescue service, ensure that the right rescue resources are dispatched.
The 112 operator will ask you questions about what has happened and where the incident is. You will also be asked what phone number you are calling from and who you are. The 112 operator will ask further questions and also give you advice, depending on the situation.
It is important to note that the questions asked do not delay help. During the interview, other alarm operators are connected to the call and listen in while dispatching resources while the 112 call is ongoing.
Traffic accident
If you are involved in a traffic accident where you can assume there are personal injuries, risk of fire or that fuel is leaking, you should call 112. If on the other hand it is only minor vehicle damage, it is usually a matter for the insurance company. If you want to report it to the police, for example because you and the driver of the other vehicle cannot agree, you should call the police's non-emergency number 114 14.
If you witness a traffic accident where you can assume there are personal injuries, risk of fire or that fuel is leaking, you should call 112. Stay at the scene and help with life-saving or caring measures if needed, or with warning other road users.
The 112 operator will ask you questions about what has happened and where the incident is. You will also be asked what phone number you are calling from and who you are. The 112 operator will ask further questions and also give you advice, depending on the situation.
It is important to note that the questions asked do not delay help. During the interview, other alarm operators are connected to the call and listen in while dispatching resources while the 112 call is ongoing.
Anyone who sees a traffic accident where it can be assumed that someone has been injured should call the emergency number 112. Preferably stop at the accident scene so that you can both provide good information to 112 and help out if needed.
If you can assume that the traffic accident has involved personal injuries, risk of fire or fuel leakage, you should call 112.
Shooting
Yes, you should always call the emergency number 112 if you see someone being shot or if you hear gunfire.
Never put yourself in danger. If possible, flee from the scene, keep a low profile. Otherwise, take cover, lie down, hide. If you suspect the perpetrator is nearby, turn off sound, vibration and light on your mobile phone. Call the emergency number 112 and raise the alarm if you judge it to be safe.
It is difficult for you to know whether someone has already called the emergency number 112. Therefore you should always play it safe and call. It may also be the case that you have information that has not come up in previous calls to 112, for example how many people are injured, in what way they are injured, whether the perpetrator is still present or if you have seen the person leave the scene or a description of the perpetrator. Additionally, the police may want your contact details for the investigation afterwards.
The 112 operator needs to know what has happened, where the shooting took place and what circumstances exist at the scene, for example the number of injured and whether the perpetrator is still present. This is to make an assessment of what assistance is needed. While the interview is ongoing, other operators from ambulance, police and rescue services are listening in on the call in order to begin dispatching help resources. The interview therefore does not delay the response.
War
You should call the emergency number 112 in case of danger to life, health, property or the environment regardless of whether it is peacetime, crisis or war. If Sweden is at war, you can also call 112 for incidents that may need to come to the attention of aid organizations or the military, for example if you see soldiers, submarines or vessels, airborne landings or similar from a foreign power.
The emergency number is intended to work even during war. Naturally, there can be major challenges with damaged infrastructure in a war situation. There could be disruptions to telephone services that make it difficult to reach 112. However, SOS Alarm has 15 SOS centers spread across Sweden and operates in a network, which means we can handle 112 calls nationally even if one or more SOS centers are not in operation, as long as the telephone system is functioning.
Burn injury
If someone has suffered a serious burn injury you should always call 112.
If there is suspicion of a serious burn injury you should always call 112. For minor burn injuries, medical advice can be sought via 1177 if needed.
If there is suspicion of a serious burn injury you should always call 112. For minor burn injuries, medical advice can be sought via 1177 if needed.
Narcotics
A person who due to suspected drug intake is unconscious, drowsy, has difficulty breathing or is having seizures should always be assessed by 112.
A person who due to suspected drug intake is unconscious, drowsy, has difficulty breathing or is having seizures should always be assessed by 112.
If you suspect drug abuse you should first and foremost contact your local primary care. You can reach them via the healthcare guide or by calling 1177. You can also call the social services in your municipality, describe the situation and ask what they recommend you to do.
The 112 operator will ask a number of questions and it is important that you try to answer the questions to the best of your ability.
Dehydration and fluid deficiency
If a person shows signs of severe dehydration, 112 should be contacted. If you are unsure whether severe dehydration is present, you can always contact 1177 who will give advice based on what emerges.
If a person shows signs of severe dehydration, 112 should be contacted. If you are unsure whether severe dehydration is present, you can always contact 1177 who will give advice based on what emerges.
If a child is urinating little or not at all and is lethargic you should contact 112. Or if you or someone near you has symptoms of severe dehydration.
The 112 operator will ask a number of questions and it is important that you try to answer the questions to the best of your ability.
If a child is urinating little or not at all and is lethargic you should contact 112.
Wildlife accident
Yes, in wildlife accidents involving certain animals you have a reporting obligation. This means you must call 112 and report the accident, regardless of how injured or uninjured the animal appears to be.
You should of course also call 112 if you have hit a larger domestic animal, such as a horse, cow or reindeer. If it is a smaller animal such as a cat or dog, you can report it to the police on 114 14.
You should call the emergency number 112 to report this. We will also make sure that no person needs an ambulance or that fuel is leaking from the vehicle.
You are obliged to report accidents involving moose, roe deer, deer, wild boar, bear, wolf, wolverine, lynx, otter, eagle, mouflon sheep. Failing to report is a criminal offence.
You call the emergency number 112 in case of a wildlife accident.
You should call the emergency number 112 in case of a wildlife accident involving a wild boar. We will make sure that no person needs an ambulance or that fuel is leaking from the vehicle. If not, the call will be forwarded to the police who will then handle the matter and send out a search hunter.
You should call the emergency number 112 in case of a wildlife accident involving a moose. We will make sure that no person needs an ambulance or that fuel is leaking from the vehicle. If not, the call will be forwarded to the police who will then handle the matter and send out a search hunter.
You should not call the emergency number 112 if you have hit a badger, fox or hare. If you still wish to contact the police you can call 114 14.
The 112 operator will ask you what has happened and where the incident is. You will also be asked what phone number you are calling from and who you are. The 112 operator will ask further questions to establish whether an ambulance and/or rescue service is needed and also give you advice if needed. If no one is injured or fuel is leaking from the vehicle, you will be forwarded to the police who will interview you and then send out a search hunter to the scene.
Shock
Call 112 immediately and request an ambulance if you or someone else develops shock in the medical sense. Rapid treatment of shock is important.
