Deal with emergency situations  

 

Calling Emergency Services


 

  • Dial 000 for ambulance, fire, police.
  • Ask for emergency service/s required
  • Remain calm, speak clearly, answer all questions
  • Ensure someone meets emergency services at gate or entrance

What information is required

Type of emergency
Fall, workplace injury, heart attack, asthma attack, poisoning etc.

Number of casualties
More than one ambulance may be required

Type of illness or injury
Bleeding, burns, fractures (broken bones), eye injury, amputations, head injury etc.

Condition of casualty
Unconscious, confused, difficulty breathing, chest pain, blue, headache, thirsty, sweating, faint etc.

Time of injury/illness

Exact Location
Nearest cross street, which gate to enter (exact address - including the state)

Telephone number
Further information may be required

Extra information may include:
Presence of fire, fumes, chemicals, live power lines, trapped casualties

Do not hang up until told to do so