999 (emergency telephone number)
999 (emergency telephone number)
999 is the official emergency telephone number in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and several other countries. It was the world's first emergency telephone number and is also used in various other countries and regions.
Pronunciation
In English, 999 is pronounced as "nine nine nine".
Etymology
The 999 emergency number was first introduced in the UK in 1937, following a fire in London that claimed five lives. The number was chosen because it could be easily dialled on the rotary dial telephones of the time, even in the dark or in dense smoke.
Related Terms
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A system that provides emergency medical care. It is activated by a call to 999 in the countries where this number is used.
- Emergency Service: A service that is available and equipped to address urgent needs or emergencies, often accessible via the 999 telephone number.
- 112 (emergency telephone number): The emergency number used in the European Union and various other countries. It works alongside 999 in the UK.
- 911 (emergency telephone number): The emergency number used in North America.
See Also
- Emergency telephone
- Emergency Medical Services
- 112 (emergency telephone number)
- 911 (emergency telephone number)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 999 (emergency telephone number)
- Wikipedia's article - 999 (emergency telephone number)
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